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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.10, 1,011.78 and 527.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.10, 1,011.78 and 527.58 is: 791.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.10 : 1,011.78 = 527.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.10/1,011.78 = 527.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.10x = 1,011.78 × 527.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.10x = 533,794.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,794.89/674.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.86

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