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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.85, 928.31 and 555.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.85, 928.31 and 555.21 is: 767.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.85 : 928.31 = 555.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.85/928.31 = 555.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.85x = 928.31 × 555.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.85x = 515,407.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,407.00/671.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.15

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