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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.92, 1,012.26 and 263.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.92, 1,012.26 and 263.91 is: 395.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.92 : 1,012.26 = 263.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.92/1,012.26 = 263.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.92x = 1,012.26 × 263.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.92x = 267,144.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,144.63/674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.82

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