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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.40, 932.76 and 536.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.40, 932.76 and 536.24 is: 739.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.40 : 932.76 = 536.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.40/932.76 = 536.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.40x = 932.76 × 536.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.40x = 500,183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,183.22/676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.48

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