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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.20, 929.96 and 519.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.20, 929.96 and 519.92 is: 718.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.20 : 929.96 = 519.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.20/929.96 = 519.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.20x = 929.96 × 519.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.20x = 483,504.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,504.80/673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.22

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