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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.76, 1,011.24 and 519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.76, 1,011.24 and 519.96 is: 779.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.76 : 1,011.24 = 519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.76/1,011.24 = 519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.76x = 1,011.24 × 519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.76x = 525,804.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,804.35/674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.25

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