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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.28, 933.36 and 565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.28, 933.36 and 565.60 is: 780.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.28 : 933.36 = 565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.28/933.36 = 565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.28x = 933.36 × 565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.28x = 527,908.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,908.42/676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.61

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