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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.27, 928.79 and 661.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.27, 928.79 and 661.95 is: 914.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.27 : 928.79 = 661.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.27/928.79 = 661.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.27x = 928.79 × 661.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.27x = 614,809.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,809.23/672.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.53

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