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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.78, 929.43 and 507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.78, 929.43 and 507 is: 700.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.78 : 929.43 = 507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.78/929.43 = 507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.78x = 929.43 × 507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.78x = 471,221.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,221.01/672.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.41

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