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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.96, 935.28 and 566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.96, 935.28 and 566.08 is: 782.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.96 : 935.28 = 566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.96/935.28 = 566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.96x = 935.28 × 566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.96x = 529,443.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,443.30/676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.09

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