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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.36, 927.54 and 575.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.36, 927.54 and 575.16 is: 793.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.36 : 927.54 = 575.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.36/927.54 = 575.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.36x = 927.54 × 575.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.36x = 533,483.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,483.91/672.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.45

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