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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.64, 1,012.28 and 505.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.64, 1,012.28 and 505.04 is: 757.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.64 : 1,012.28 = 505.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.64/1,012.28 = 505.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.64x = 1,012.28 × 505.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.64x = 511,241.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,241.89/674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.80

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