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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.64, 1,013.61 and 538.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.64, 1,013.61 and 538.94 is: 807.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.64 : 1,013.61 = 538.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.64/1,013.61 = 538.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.64x = 1,013.61 × 538.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.64x = 546,274.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,274.97/676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.33

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