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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.71, 1,014.52 and 383.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.71, 1,014.52 and 383.78 is: 576.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.71 : 1,014.52 = 383.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.71/1,014.52 = 383.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.71x = 1,014.52 × 383.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.71x = 389,356.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,356.04/675.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.22

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