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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.35, 1,014.93 and 555.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.35, 1,014.93 and 555.66 is: 833.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.35 : 1,014.93 = 555.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.35/1,014.93 = 555.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.35x = 1,014.93 × 555.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.35x = 563,956.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,956.00/676.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.82

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