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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.72, 927.72 and 622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.72, 927.72 and 622.44 is: 858.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.72 : 927.72 = 622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.72/927.72 = 622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.72x = 927.72 × 622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.72x = 577,450.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,450.04/672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.38

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