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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.44, 1,010.94 and 520.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.44, 1,010.94 and 520.60 is: 780.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.44 : 1,010.94 = 520.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.44/1,010.94 = 520.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.44x = 1,010.94 × 520.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.44x = 526,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,295.36/674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.34

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