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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.28, 930.78 and 518.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.28, 930.78 and 518.76 is: 716.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.28 : 930.78 = 518.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.28/930.78 = 518.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.28x = 930.78 × 518.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.28x = 482,851.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,851.43/674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.10

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