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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.72, 1,014.24 and 539.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.72, 1,014.24 and 539.20 is: 808.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.72 : 1,014.24 = 539.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.72/1,014.24 = 539.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.72x = 1,014.24 × 539.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.72x = 546,878.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,878.21/676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.13

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