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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.94, 927.39 and 562.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.94, 927.39 and 562.78 is: 775.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.94 : 927.39 = 562.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.94/927.39 = 562.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.94x = 927.39 × 562.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.94x = 521,916.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,916.54/672.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.58

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