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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.54, 929.25 and 585.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.54, 929.25 and 585.06 is: 808.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.54 : 929.25 = 585.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.54/929.25 = 585.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.54x = 929.25 × 585.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.54x = 543,667.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,667.01/672.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.38

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