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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672, 927.68 and 647.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672, 927.68 and 647.68 is: 894.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672 : 927.68 = 647.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672/927.68 = 647.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672x = 927.68 × 647.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672x = 600,839.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,839.78/672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.11

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