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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674, 1,010.76 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674, 1,010.76 and 262.88 is: 394.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674 : 1,010.76 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674/1,010.76 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674x = 1,010.76 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674x = 265,708.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,708.59/674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.23

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