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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.93, 929.80 and 556.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.93, 929.80 and 556.13 is: 766.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.93 : 929.80 = 556.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.93/929.80 = 556.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.93x = 929.80 × 556.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.93x = 517,089.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,089.67/674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.14

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