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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.72, 927.65 and 532.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.72, 927.65 and 532.61 is: 734.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.72 : 927.65 = 532.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.72/927.65 = 532.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.72x = 927.65 × 532.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.72x = 494,073.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,073.00/672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.44

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