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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.29, 932.54 and 536.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.29, 932.54 and 536.19 is: 739.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.29 : 932.54 = 536.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.29/932.54 = 536.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.29x = 932.54 × 536.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.29x = 500,018.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,018.62/676.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.36

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