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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.72, 926.18 and 573.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.72, 926.18 and 573.16 is: 790.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.72 : 926.18 = 573.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.72/926.18 = 573.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.72x = 926.18 × 573.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.72x = 530,849.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,849.33/671.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.28

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