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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.92, 929.17 and 556.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.92, 929.17 and 556.37 is: 767.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.92 : 929.17 = 556.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.92/929.17 = 556.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.92x = 929.17 × 556.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.92x = 516,961.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,961.85/673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.10

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