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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.16, 931.52 and 559.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.16, 931.52 and 559.36 is: 770.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.16 : 931.52 = 559.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.16/931.52 = 559.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.16x = 931.52 × 559.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.16x = 521,055.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,055.03/676.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.61

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