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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.54, 1,010.44 and 553.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.54, 1,010.44 and 553.42 is: 826.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.54 : 1,010.44 = 553.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.54/1,010.44 = 553.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.54x = 1,010.44 × 553.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.54x = 559,197.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,197.70/676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.56

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