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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.64, 926.01 and 553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.64, 926.01 and 553.20 is: 762.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.64 : 926.01 = 553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.64/926.01 = 553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.64x = 926.01 × 553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.64x = 512,268.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,268.73/671.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.71

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