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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.65, 932.88 and 507.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.65, 932.88 and 507.89 is: 700.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.65 : 932.88 = 507.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.65/932.88 = 507.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.65x = 932.88 × 507.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.65x = 473,793.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,793.22/676.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.20

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