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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.62, 933.26 and 572.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.62, 933.26 and 572.67 is: 789.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.62 : 933.26 = 572.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.62/933.26 = 572.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.62x = 933.26 × 572.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.62x = 534,447.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,447.14/676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.88

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