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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.44, 1,009.36 and 518.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.44, 1,009.36 and 518.88 is: 777.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.44 : 1,009.36 = 518.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.44/1,009.36 = 518.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.44x = 1,009.36 × 518.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.44x = 523,736.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,736.72/673.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.70

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