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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.60, 927.36 and 547.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.60, 927.36 and 547.80 is: 755.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.60 : 927.36 = 547.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.60/927.36 = 547.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.60x = 927.36 × 547.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.60x = 508,007.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,007.81/672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.29

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