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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.32, 933.42 and 518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.32, 933.42 and 518.72 is: 715.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.32 : 933.42 = 518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.32/933.42 = 518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.32x = 933.42 × 518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.32x = 484,183.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,183.62/676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.91

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