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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.76, 928.57 and 530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.76, 928.57 and 530.88 is: 732.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.76 : 928.57 = 530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.76/928.57 = 530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.76x = 928.57 × 530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.76x = 492,957.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,957.91/672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.74

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