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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.34, 932.81 and 571.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.34, 932.81 and 571.71 is: 788.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.34 : 932.81 = 571.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.34/932.81 = 571.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.34x = 932.81 × 571.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.34x = 533,296.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,296.81/676.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.50

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