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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.54, 1,019.41 and 557.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.54, 1,019.41 and 557.47 is: 840.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.54 : 1,019.41 = 557.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.54/1,019.41 = 557.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.54x = 1,019.41 × 557.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.54x = 568,290.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,290.49/676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.00

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