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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.59, 927.55 and 578.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.59, 927.55 and 578.03 is: 797.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.59 : 927.55 = 578.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.59/927.55 = 578.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.59x = 927.55 × 578.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.59x = 536,145.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,145.64/672.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.14

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