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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.06, 926.55 and 551.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.06, 926.55 and 551.99 is: 761.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.06 : 926.55 = 551.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.06/926.55 = 551.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.06x = 926.55 × 551.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.06x = 511,441.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,441.70/672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.01

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