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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.80, 1,015.30 and 554.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.80, 1,015.30 and 554.73 is: 835.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.80 : 1,015.30 = 554.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.80/1,015.30 = 554.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.80x = 1,015.30 × 554.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.80x = 563,217.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,217.37/673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.88

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