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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.12, 1,010.16 and 510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.12, 1,010.16 and 510.88 is: 766.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.12 : 1,010.16 = 510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.12/1,010.16 = 510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.12x = 1,010.16 × 510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.12x = 516,070.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,070.54/673.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.68

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