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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.68, 932.22 and 557.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.68, 932.22 and 557.88 is: 768.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.68 : 932.22 = 557.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.68/932.22 = 557.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.68x = 932.22 × 557.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.68x = 520,066.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,066.89/676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.56

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