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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.36, 928.56 and 517.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.36, 928.56 and 517.84 is: 714.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.36 : 928.56 = 517.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.36/928.56 = 517.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.36x = 928.56 × 517.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.36x = 480,845.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,845.51/673.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.10

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