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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.40, 1,009.01 and 529.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.40, 1,009.01 and 529.76 is: 793.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.40 : 1,009.01 = 529.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.40/1,009.01 = 529.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.40x = 1,009.01 × 529.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.40x = 534,525.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,525.44/673.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.78

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