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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.09, 1,010.45 and 511.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.09, 1,010.45 and 511.43 is: 766.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.09 : 1,010.45 = 511.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.09/1,010.45 = 511.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.09x = 1,010.45 × 511.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.09x = 516,774.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,774.41/674.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.63

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