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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.85, 926.51 and 524.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.85, 926.51 and 524.43 is: 723.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.85 : 926.51 = 524.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.85/926.51 = 524.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.85x = 926.51 × 524.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.85x = 485,887.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,887.02/671.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.21

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