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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.64, 925.98 and 553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.64, 925.98 and 553.20 is: 762.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.64 : 925.98 = 553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.64/925.98 = 553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.64x = 925.98 × 553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.64x = 512,252.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,252.14/671.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.69

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