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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.06, 1,008.18 and 510.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.06, 1,008.18 and 510.24 is: 764.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.06 : 1,008.18 = 510.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.06/1,008.18 = 510.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.06x = 1,008.18 × 510.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.06x = 514,413.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,413.76/673.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.29

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