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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.60, 927.98 and 554.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.60, 927.98 and 554.96 is: 766.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.60 : 927.98 = 554.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.60/927.98 = 554.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.60x = 927.98 × 554.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.60x = 514,984.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,984.37/671.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.81

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