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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.76, 1,011.22 and 538.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.76, 1,011.22 and 538.34 is: 804.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.76 : 1,011.22 = 538.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.76/1,011.22 = 538.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.76x = 1,011.22 × 538.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.76x = 544,373.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,373.77/676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.39

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