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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.68, 928.74 and 518.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.68, 928.74 and 518.12 is: 715.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.68 : 928.74 = 518.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.68/928.74 = 518.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.68x = 928.74 × 518.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.68x = 481,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,198.77/672.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.35

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