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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.29, 926.88 and 578.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.29, 926.88 and 578.84 is: 798.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.29 : 926.88 = 578.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.29/926.88 = 578.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.29x = 926.88 × 578.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.29x = 536,510.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,510.58/672.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.04

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