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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.40, 927.40 and 584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.40, 927.40 and 584.72 is: 806.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.40 : 927.40 = 584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.40/927.40 = 584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.40x = 927.40 × 584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.40x = 542,269.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,269.33/672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.47

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