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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.82, 930.60 and 556.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.82, 930.60 and 556.38 is: 767.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.82 : 930.60 = 556.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.82/930.60 = 556.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.82x = 930.60 × 556.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.82x = 517,767.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,767.23/674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.27

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