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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.59, 1,008.52 and 508.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.59, 1,008.52 and 508.56 is: 761.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.59 : 1,008.52 = 508.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.59/1,008.52 = 508.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.59x = 1,008.52 × 508.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.59x = 512,892.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,892.93/673.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.43

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