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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.85, 933.50 and 572.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.85, 933.50 and 572.22 is: 789.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.85 : 933.50 = 572.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.85/933.50 = 572.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.85x = 933.50 × 572.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.85x = 534,164.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,164.51/676.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.20

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