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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.14, 931.68 and 556.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.14, 931.68 and 556.80 is: 767.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.14 : 931.68 = 556.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.14/931.68 = 556.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.14x = 931.68 × 556.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.14x = 518,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,759.42/676.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.24

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