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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.42, 1,010.42 and 567.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.42, 1,010.42 and 567.07 is: 847.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.42 : 1,010.42 = 567.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.42/1,010.42 = 567.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.42x = 1,010.42 × 567.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.42x = 572,978.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,978.87/676.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.08

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