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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.57, 1,013.91 and 540.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.57, 1,013.91 and 540.04 is: 809.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.57 : 1,013.91 = 540.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.57/1,013.91 = 540.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.57x = 1,013.91 × 540.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.57x = 547,551.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,551.96/676.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.31

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