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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.24, 926.73 and 598.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.24, 926.73 and 598.44 is: 824.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.24 : 926.73 = 598.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.24/926.73 = 598.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.24x = 926.73 × 598.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.24x = 554,592.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,592.30/672.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.99

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