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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.12, 1,010.64 and 511.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.12, 1,010.64 and 511.84 is: 768.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.12 : 1,010.64 = 511.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.12/1,010.64 = 511.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.12x = 1,010.64 × 511.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.12x = 517,285.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,285.98/673.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.49

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