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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.97, 928.32 and 598.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.97, 928.32 and 598.12 is: 825.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.97 : 928.32 = 598.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.97/928.32 = 598.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.97x = 928.32 × 598.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.97x = 555,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,246.76/672.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.07

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