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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.71, 928.26 and 541.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.71, 928.26 and 541.49 is: 747.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.71 : 928.26 = 541.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.71/928.26 = 541.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.71x = 928.26 × 541.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.71x = 502,638.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,638.87/672.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.19

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