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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.47, 1,011.01 and 511.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.47, 1,011.01 and 511.81 is: 767.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.47 : 1,011.01 = 511.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.47/1,011.01 = 511.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.47x = 1,011.01 × 511.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.47x = 517,441.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,441.22/674.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.18

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