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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.23, 1,013.40 and 554.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.23, 1,013.40 and 554.73 is: 831.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.23 : 1,013.40 = 554.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.23/1,013.40 = 554.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.23x = 1,013.40 × 554.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.23x = 562,163.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,163.38/676.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.32

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