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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.78, 927.72 and 532.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.78, 927.72 and 532.68 is: 734.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.78 : 927.72 = 532.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.78/927.72 = 532.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.78x = 927.72 × 532.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.78x = 494,177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,177.89/672.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.53

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