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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.40, 1,012.76 and 565.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.40, 1,012.76 and 565.83 is: 847.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.40 : 1,012.76 = 565.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.40/1,012.76 = 565.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.40x = 1,012.76 × 565.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.40x = 573,047.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,047.16/676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.21

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