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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.72, 1,010.28 and 511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.72, 1,010.28 and 511.28 is: 765.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.72 : 1,010.28 = 511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.72/1,010.28 = 511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.72x = 1,010.28 × 511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.72x = 516,535.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,535.96/674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.56

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