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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.70, 1,012.20 and 528.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.70, 1,012.20 and 528.90 is: 793.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.70 : 1,012.20 = 528.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.70/1,012.20 = 528.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.70x = 1,012.20 × 528.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.70x = 535,352.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,352.58/674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.47

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