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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.85, 926.93 and 554.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.85, 926.93 and 554.21 is: 765.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.85 : 926.93 = 554.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.85/926.93 = 554.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.85x = 926.93 × 554.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.85x = 513,713.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,713.88/670.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.77

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