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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.70, 927 and 573.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.70, 927 and 573.42 is: 791.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.70 : 927 = 573.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.70/927 = 573.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.70x = 927 × 573.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.70x = 531,560.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,560.34/671.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.37

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