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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.42, 928.26 and 532.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.42, 928.26 and 532.11 is: 734.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.42 : 928.26 = 532.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.42/928.26 = 532.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.42x = 928.26 × 532.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.42x = 493,936.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,936.43/672.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.57

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