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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.85, 1,012.59 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.85, 1,012.59 and 263.88 is: 395.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.85 : 1,012.59 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.85/1,012.59 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.85x = 1,012.59 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.85x = 267,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,202.25/674.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.94

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