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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.96, 934.14 and 537.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.96, 934.14 and 537.42 is: 741.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.96 : 934.14 = 537.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.96/934.14 = 537.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.96x = 934.14 × 537.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.96x = 502,020.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,020.85/676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.58

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