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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.97, 927.99 and 532.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.97, 927.99 and 532.86 is: 734.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.97 : 927.99 = 532.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.97/927.99 = 532.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.97x = 927.99 × 532.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.97x = 494,488.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,488.75/672.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.79

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