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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.64, 1,019.61 and 557.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.64, 1,019.61 and 557.57 is: 840.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.64 : 1,019.61 = 557.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.64/1,019.61 = 557.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.64x = 1,019.61 × 557.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.64x = 568,506.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,506.50/676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.19

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