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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676, 1,010.08 and 537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676, 1,010.08 and 537.60 is: 803.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676 : 1,010.08 = 537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676/1,010.08 = 537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676x = 1,010.08 × 537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676x = 543,019.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,019.01/676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.28

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