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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.27, 1,014.50 and 554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.27, 1,014.50 and 554.20 is: 835.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.27 : 1,014.50 = 554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.27/1,014.50 = 554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.27x = 1,014.50 × 554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.27x = 562,234.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,234.75/673.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.08

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