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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.73, 927.71 and 525.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.73, 927.71 and 525.31 is: 724.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.73 : 927.71 = 525.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.73/927.71 = 525.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.73x = 927.71 × 525.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.73x = 487,335.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,335.34/672.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.41

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