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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.92, 1,013.06 and 264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.92, 1,013.06 and 264.84 is: 396.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.92 : 1,013.06 = 264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.92/1,013.06 = 264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.92x = 1,013.06 × 264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.92x = 268,298.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,298.81/675.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.94

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