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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.08, 933.92 and 537.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.08, 933.92 and 537.12 is: 741.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.08 : 933.92 = 537.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.08/933.92 = 537.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.08x = 933.92 × 537.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.08x = 501,627.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,627.11/676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.96

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