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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.96, 1,016.16 and 388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.96, 1,016.16 and 388.96 is: 583.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.96 : 1,016.16 = 388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.96/1,016.16 = 388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.96x = 1,016.16 × 388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.96x = 395,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,245.59/676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.85

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