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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.64, 978.24 and 672.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.64, 978.24 and 672.28 is: 928.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.64 : 978.24 = 672.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.64/978.24 = 672.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.64x = 978.24 × 672.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.64x = 657,651.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,651.19/708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.05

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