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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672, 926.88 and 531.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672, 926.88 and 531.84 is: 733.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672 : 926.88 = 531.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672/926.88 = 531.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672x = 926.88 × 531.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672x = 492,951.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,951.86/672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.56

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