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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.52, 926.42 and 572.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.52, 926.42 and 572.61 is: 788.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.52 : 926.42 = 572.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.52/926.42 = 572.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.52x = 926.42 × 572.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.52x = 530,474.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,474.49/672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.79

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