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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.99, 927.72 and 514.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.99, 927.72 and 514.32 is: 710.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.99 : 927.72 = 514.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.99/927.72 = 514.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.99x = 927.72 × 514.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.99x = 477,144.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,144.95/671.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.05

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