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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.08, 927.60 and 561.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.08, 927.60 and 561.36 is: 774.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.08 : 927.60 = 561.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.08/927.60 = 561.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.08x = 927.60 × 561.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.08x = 520,717.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,717.54/672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.79

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