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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.89, 933.32 and 552.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.89, 933.32 and 552.15 is: 761.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.89 : 933.32 = 552.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.89/933.32 = 552.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.89x = 933.32 × 552.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.89x = 515,334.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,334.02/676.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.33

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