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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.44, 1,010.67 and 529.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.44, 1,010.67 and 529.72 is: 793.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.44 : 1,010.67 = 529.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.44/1,010.67 = 529.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.44x = 1,010.67 × 529.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.44x = 535,372.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,372.11/674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.80

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