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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.21, 927.59 and 532.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.21, 927.59 and 532.67 is: 735.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.21 : 927.59 = 532.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.21/927.59 = 532.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.21x = 927.59 × 532.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.21x = 494,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,092.06/672.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.03

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