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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.62, 930.30 and 577.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.62, 930.30 and 577.16 is: 794.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.62 : 930.30 = 577.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.62/930.30 = 577.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.62x = 930.30 × 577.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.62x = 536,931.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,931.95/675.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.72

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