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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.28, 926.16 and 541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.28, 926.16 and 541.06 is: 745.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.28 : 926.16 = 541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.28/926.16 = 541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.28x = 926.16 × 541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.28x = 501,108.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,108.13/672.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.39

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