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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.64, 1,010.78 and 504.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.64, 1,010.78 and 504.04 is: 756.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.64 : 1,010.78 = 504.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.64/1,010.78 = 504.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.64x = 1,010.78 × 504.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.64x = 509,473.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,473.55/673.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.30

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