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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.22, 925.58 and 531.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.22, 925.58 and 531.11 is: 732.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.22 : 925.58 = 531.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.22/925.58 = 531.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.22x = 925.58 × 531.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.22x = 491,577.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,577.51/671.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.37

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