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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.88, 927.36 and 506.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.88, 927.36 and 506.56 is: 698.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.88 : 927.36 = 506.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.88/927.36 = 506.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.88x = 927.36 × 506.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.88x = 469,763.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,763.48/672.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.14

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