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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.36, 1,011.61 and 512.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.36, 1,011.61 and 512.55 is: 767.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.36 : 1,011.61 = 512.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.36/1,011.61 = 512.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.36x = 1,011.61 × 512.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.36x = 518,500.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,500.71/675.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.74

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