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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.84, 923.55 and 597.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.84, 923.55 and 597.48 is: 820.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.84 : 923.55 = 597.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.84/923.55 = 597.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.84x = 923.55 × 597.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.84x = 551,802.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,802.65/672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.11

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