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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.32, 1,016.46 and 561.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.32, 1,016.46 and 561.48 is: 843.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.32 : 1,016.46 = 561.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.32/1,016.46 = 561.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.32x = 1,016.46 × 561.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.32x = 570,721.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,721.96/676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.86

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