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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.90, 1,017.60 and 556.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.90, 1,017.60 and 556.06 is: 835.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.90 : 1,017.60 = 556.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.90/1,017.60 = 556.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.90x = 1,017.60 × 556.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.90x = 565,846.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,846.66/676.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.94

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