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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.80, 933.64 and 552.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.80, 933.64 and 552.56 is: 762.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.80 : 933.64 = 552.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.80/933.64 = 552.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.80x = 933.64 × 552.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.80x = 515,892.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,892.12/676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.25

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