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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.35, 1,012.37 and 546.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.35, 1,012.37 and 546.75 is: 818.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.35 : 1,012.37 = 546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.35/1,012.37 = 546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.35x = 1,012.37 × 546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.35x = 553,510.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,510.56/676.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.38

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