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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.71, 1,010.35 and 519.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.71, 1,010.35 and 519.81 is: 779.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.71 : 1,010.35 = 519.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.71/1,010.35 = 519.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.71x = 1,010.35 × 519.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.71x = 525,190.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,190.03/673.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.55

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