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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.60, 934.14 and 552.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.60, 934.14 and 552.56 is: 762.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.60 : 934.14 = 552.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.60/934.14 = 552.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.60x = 934.14 × 552.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.60x = 516,168.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,168.40/676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.89

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