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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.92, 1,017.66 and 556.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.92, 1,017.66 and 556.12 is: 836.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.92 : 1,017.66 = 556.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.92/1,017.66 = 556.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.92x = 1,017.66 × 556.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.92x = 565,941.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,941.08/676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.05

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