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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.10, 1,011.96 and 500.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.10, 1,011.96 and 500.04 is: 750.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.10 : 1,011.96 = 500.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.10/1,011.96 = 500.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.10x = 1,011.96 × 500.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.10x = 506,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,020.48/674.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.66

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