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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.80, 1,010.58 and 555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.80, 1,010.58 and 555.30 is: 829.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.80 : 1,010.58 = 555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.80/1,010.58 = 555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.80x = 1,010.58 × 555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.80x = 561,175.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,175.07/676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.16

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