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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.28, 932.16 and 519.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.28, 932.16 and 519.76 is: 717.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.28 : 932.16 = 519.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.28/932.16 = 519.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.28x = 932.16 × 519.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.28x = 484,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,499.48/675.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.48

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