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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.78, 927.57 and 642.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.78, 927.57 and 642.82 is: 884.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.78 : 927.57 = 642.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.78/927.57 = 642.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.78x = 927.57 × 642.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.78x = 596,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,260.55/673.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.95

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