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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.16, 1,010.16 and 511.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.16, 1,010.16 and 511.62 is: 766.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.16 : 1,010.16 = 511.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.16/1,010.16 = 511.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.16x = 1,010.16 × 511.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.16x = 516,818.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,818.06/674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.61

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