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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.78, 926.82 and 391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.78, 926.82 and 391.92 is: 540.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.78 : 926.82 = 391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.78/926.82 = 391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.78x = 926.82 × 391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.78x = 363,239.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,239.29/671.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.72

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