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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.24, 925.88 and 561.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.24, 925.88 and 561.36 is: 774.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.24 : 925.88 = 561.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.24/925.88 = 561.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.24x = 925.88 × 561.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.24x = 519,752.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,752.00/671.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.32

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