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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.83, 1,009.77 and 526.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.83, 1,009.77 and 526.91 is: 789.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.83 : 1,009.77 = 526.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.83/1,009.77 = 526.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.83x = 1,009.77 × 526.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.83x = 532,052.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,052.86/673.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.60

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