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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.08, 927.20 and 514.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.08, 927.20 and 514.53 is: 709.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.08 : 927.20 = 514.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.08/927.20 = 514.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.08x = 927.20 × 514.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.08x = 477,073.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,073.50/672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.85

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