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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.12, 1,010.72 and 513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.12, 1,010.72 and 513.44 is: 768.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.12 : 1,010.72 = 513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.12/1,010.72 = 513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.12x = 1,010.72 × 513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.12x = 518,944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,944.08/675.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.67

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