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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.78, 1,013.03 and 520.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.78, 1,013.03 and 520.82 is: 781.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.78 : 1,013.03 = 520.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.78/1,013.03 = 520.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.78x = 1,013.03 × 520.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.78x = 527,598.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,598.62/674.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.89

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