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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.02, 924.17 and 558.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.02, 924.17 and 558.96 is: 768.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.02 : 924.17 = 558.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.02/924.17 = 558.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.02x = 924.17 × 558.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.02x = 516,574.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,574.06/672.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.69

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