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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.26, 1,014.39 and 539.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.26, 1,014.39 and 539.55 is: 809.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.26 : 1,014.39 = 539.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.26/1,014.39 = 539.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.26x = 1,014.39 × 539.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.26x = 547,314.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,314.12/676.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.33

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