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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.72, 927.72 and 623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.72, 927.72 and 623.04 is: 859.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.72 : 927.72 = 623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.72/927.72 = 623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.72x = 927.72 × 623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.72x = 578,006.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,006.67/672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.21

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