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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.74, 1,012.50 and 399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.74, 1,012.50 and 399.96 is: 601.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.74 : 1,012.50 = 399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.74/1,012.50 = 399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.74x = 1,012.50 × 399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.74x = 404,959.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,959.50/673.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.06

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