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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.13, 927 and 555.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.13, 927 and 555.49 is: 766.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.13 : 927 = 555.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.13/927 = 555.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.13x = 927 × 555.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.13x = 514,939.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,939.23/672.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.13

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