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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.60, 929.36 and 555.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.60, 929.36 and 555.96 is: 768.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.60 : 929.36 = 555.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.60/929.36 = 555.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.60x = 929.36 × 555.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.60x = 516,679.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,679.56/672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.19

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