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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.63, 934.38 and 556.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.63, 934.38 and 556.00 is: 766.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.63 : 934.38 = 556.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.63/934.38 = 556.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.63x = 934.38 × 556.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.63x = 519,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,516.50/677.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.66

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