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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.84, 927.88 and 662.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.84, 927.88 and 662.74 is: 915.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.84 : 927.88 = 662.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.84/927.88 = 662.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.84x = 927.88 × 662.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.84x = 614,943.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,943.19/671.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.31

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