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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.38, 926.92 and 585.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.38, 926.92 and 585.90 is: 806.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.38 : 926.92 = 585.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.38/926.92 = 585.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.38x = 926.92 × 585.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.38x = 543,083.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,083.16/673.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.50

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