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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.45, 1,010.99 and 511.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.45, 1,010.99 and 511.79 is: 767.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.45 : 1,010.99 = 511.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.45/1,010.99 = 511.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.45x = 1,010.99 × 511.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.45x = 517,412.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,412.01/674.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.16

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