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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.78, 926.35 and 531.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.78, 926.35 and 531.67 is: 733.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.78 : 926.35 = 531.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.78/926.35 = 531.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.78x = 926.35 × 531.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.78x = 492,512.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,512.50/671.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.15

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