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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.71, 1,009.06 and 518.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.71, 1,009.06 and 518.49 is: 776.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.71 : 1,009.06 = 518.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.71/1,009.06 = 518.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.71x = 1,009.06 × 518.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.71x = 523,187.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,187.52/673.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.58

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