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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.08, 927.65 and 539.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.08, 927.65 and 539.51 is: 744.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.08 : 927.65 = 539.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.08/927.65 = 539.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.08x = 927.65 × 539.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.08x = 500,473.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,473.16/672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.67

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