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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.89, 1,011.33 and 520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.89, 1,011.33 and 520.20 is: 780.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.89 : 1,011.33 = 520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.89/1,011.33 = 520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.89x = 1,011.33 × 520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.89x = 526,093.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,093.87/673.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.68

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