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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.80, 1,011.02 and 529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.80, 1,011.02 and 529.80 is: 794.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.80 : 1,011.02 = 529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.80/1,011.02 = 529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.80x = 1,011.02 × 529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.80x = 535,638.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,638.40/673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.95

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