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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.72, 929.63 and 671.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.72, 929.63 and 671.87 is: 921.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.72 : 929.63 = 671.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.72/929.63 = 671.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.72x = 929.63 × 671.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.72x = 624,587.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,587.88/677.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.60

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