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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.92, 929.38 and 617.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.92, 929.38 and 617.58 is: 852.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.92 : 929.38 = 617.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.92/929.38 = 617.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.92x = 929.38 × 617.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.92x = 573,966.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,966.50/672.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.95

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