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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.96, 927.71 and 532.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.96, 927.71 and 532.64 is: 735.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.96 : 927.71 = 532.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.96/927.71 = 532.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.96x = 927.71 × 532.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.96x = 494,128.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,128.15/671.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.36

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