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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.99, 1,017.92 and 555.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.99, 1,017.92 and 555.49 is: 835.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.99 : 1,017.92 = 555.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.99/1,017.92 = 555.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.99x = 1,017.92 × 555.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.99x = 565,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,444.38/676.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.23

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