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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.38, 930.36 and 562.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.38, 930.36 and 562.86 is: 777.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.38 : 930.36 = 562.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.38/930.36 = 562.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.38x = 930.36 × 562.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.38x = 523,662.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,662.43/673.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.66

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