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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.72, 1,012.13 and 263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.72, 1,012.13 and 263.96 is: 395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.72 : 1,012.13 = 263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.72/1,012.13 = 263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.72x = 1,012.13 × 263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.72x = 267,161.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,161.83/674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.96

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