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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.15, 928.43 and 556.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.15, 928.43 and 556.59 is: 766.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.15 : 928.43 = 556.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.15/928.43 = 556.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.15x = 928.43 × 556.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.15x = 516,757.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,757.64/674.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.54

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