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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.42, 932.60 and 551.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.42, 932.60 and 551.96 is: 761.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.42 : 932.60 = 551.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.42/932.60 = 551.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.42x = 932.60 × 551.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.42x = 514,757.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,757.90/676.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.00

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