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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.18, 934.13 and 535.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.18, 934.13 and 535.85 is: 740.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.18 : 934.13 = 535.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.18/934.13 = 535.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.18x = 934.13 × 535.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.18x = 500,553.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,553.73/676.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.27

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