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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.80, 1,010.80 and 511.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.80, 1,010.80 and 511.99 is: 766.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.80 : 1,010.80 = 511.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.80/1,010.80 = 511.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.80x = 1,010.80 × 511.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.80x = 517,519.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,519.49/674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.92

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