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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.84, 926.51 and 577.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.84, 926.51 and 577.28 is: 796.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.84 : 926.51 = 577.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.84/926.51 = 577.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.84x = 926.51 × 577.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.84x = 534,852.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,852.50/671.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.11

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