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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.28, 926.64 and 515.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.28, 926.64 and 515.76 is: 711.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.28 : 926.64 = 515.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.28/926.64 = 515.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.28x = 926.64 × 515.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.28x = 477,923.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,923.85/671.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.96

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