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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.79, 927.06 and 515.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.79, 927.06 and 515.41 is: 710.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.79 : 927.06 = 515.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.79/927.06 = 515.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.79x = 927.06 × 515.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.79x = 477,819.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,819.86/672.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.21

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