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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.33, 1,008.50 and 518.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.33, 1,008.50 and 518.11 is: 776.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.33 : 1,008.50 = 518.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.33/1,008.50 = 518.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.33x = 1,008.50 × 518.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.33x = 522,513.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,513.94/673.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.01

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