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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.32, 1,010.36 and 512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.32, 1,010.36 and 512 is: 768.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.32 : 1,010.36 = 512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.32/1,010.36 = 512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.32x = 1,010.36 × 512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.32x = 517,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,304.32/673.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.29

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