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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.38, 932.70 and 528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.38, 932.70 and 528.96 is: 729.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.38 : 932.70 = 528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.38/932.70 = 528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.38x = 932.70 × 528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.38x = 493,360.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,360.99/676.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.41

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