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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.44, 928.26 and 522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.44, 928.26 and 522.72 is: 721.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.44 : 928.26 = 522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.44/928.26 = 522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.44x = 928.26 × 522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.44x = 485,220.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,220.07/672.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.59

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