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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.12, 933.76 and 561.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.12, 933.76 and 561.92 is: 774.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.12 : 933.76 = 561.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.12/933.76 = 561.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.12x = 933.76 × 561.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.12x = 524,698.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,698.42/677.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.90

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