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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.52, 925.92 and 531.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.52, 925.92 and 531.39 is: 732.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.52 : 925.92 = 531.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.52/925.92 = 531.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.52x = 925.92 × 531.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.52x = 492,024.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,024.63/671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.70

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