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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.12, 1,009.22 and 512.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.12, 1,009.22 and 512.44 is: 767.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.12 : 1,009.22 = 512.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.12/1,009.22 = 512.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.12x = 1,009.22 × 512.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.12x = 517,164.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,164.70/674.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.17

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