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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.88, 932.54 and 662.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.88, 932.54 and 662.64 is: 918.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.88 : 932.54 = 662.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.88/932.54 = 662.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.88x = 932.54 × 662.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.88x = 617,938.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,938.31/672.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.35

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