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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.57, 927.72 and 532.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.57, 927.72 and 532.44 is: 734.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.57 : 927.72 = 532.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.57/927.72 = 532.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.57x = 927.72 × 532.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.57x = 493,955.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,955.24/672.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.43

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