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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.56, 928.04 and 392.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.56, 928.04 and 392.86 is: 542.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.56 : 928.04 = 392.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.56/928.04 = 392.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.56x = 928.04 × 392.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.56x = 364,589.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,589.79/672.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.09

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