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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.56, 929.34 and 550.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.56, 929.34 and 550.94 is: 757.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.56 : 929.34 = 550.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.56/929.34 = 550.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.56x = 929.34 × 550.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.56x = 512,007.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,007.82/675.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.91

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