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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.32, 932.94 and 552.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.32, 932.94 and 552.12 is: 761.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.32 : 932.94 = 552.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.32/932.94 = 552.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.32x = 932.94 × 552.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.32x = 515,094.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,094.83/676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.61

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