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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.81, 925.97 and 531.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.81, 925.97 and 531.27 is: 732.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.81 : 925.97 = 531.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.81/925.97 = 531.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.81x = 925.97 × 531.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.81x = 491,937.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,937.43/671.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.26

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