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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.68, 931.50 and 520.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.68, 931.50 and 520.12 is: 718.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.68 : 931.50 = 520.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.68/931.50 = 520.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.68x = 931.50 × 520.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.68x = 484,491.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,491.78/674.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.11

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