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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.88, 1,013.52 and 568.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.88, 1,013.52 and 568.88 is: 851.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.88 : 1,013.52 = 568.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.88/1,013.52 = 568.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.88x = 1,013.52 × 568.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.88x = 576,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,571.26/676.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.81

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