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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.78, 932.88 and 583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.78, 932.88 and 583 is: 803.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.78 : 932.88 = 583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.78/932.88 = 583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.78x = 932.88 × 583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.78x = 543,869.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,869.04/676.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.61

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