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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.50, 928.42 and 548.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.50, 928.42 and 548.97 is: 756.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.50 : 928.42 = 548.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.50/928.42 = 548.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.50x = 928.42 × 548.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.50x = 509,674.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,674.73/673.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.76

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