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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672, 927.72 and 524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672, 927.72 and 524.28 is: 723.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672 : 927.72 = 524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672/927.72 = 524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672x = 927.72 × 524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672x = 486,385.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,385.04/672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.79

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