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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.36, 1,010.12 and 511.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.36, 1,010.12 and 511.55 is: 766.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.36 : 1,010.12 = 511.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.36/1,010.12 = 511.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.36x = 1,010.12 × 511.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.36x = 516,719.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,719.28/674.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.24

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