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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.80, 1,010.68 and 520.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.80, 1,010.68 and 520.68 is: 781.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.80 : 1,010.68 = 520.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.80/1,010.68 = 520.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.80x = 1,010.68 × 520.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.80x = 526,240.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,240.86/673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.00

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