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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.21, 925.57 and 531.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.21, 925.57 and 531.11 is: 732.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.21 : 925.57 = 531.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.21/925.57 = 531.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.21x = 925.57 × 531.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.21x = 491,579.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,579.48/671.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.38

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