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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.76, 927.36 and 584.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.76, 927.36 and 584.16 is: 806.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.76 : 927.36 = 584.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.76/927.36 = 584.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.76x = 927.36 × 584.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.76x = 541,726.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,726.62/671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.43

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