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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.76, 1,009.87 and 262.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.76, 1,009.87 and 262.69 is: 393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.76 : 1,009.87 = 262.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.76/1,009.87 = 262.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.76x = 1,009.87 × 262.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.76x = 265,282.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,282.75/673.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.73

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