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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.08, 926.78 and 524.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.08, 926.78 and 524.46 is: 723.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.08 : 926.78 = 524.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.08/926.78 = 524.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.08x = 926.78 × 524.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.08x = 486,059.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,059.04/672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.22

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