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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.93, 934.08 and 509.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.93, 934.08 and 509.87 is: 704.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.93 : 934.08 = 509.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.93/934.08 = 509.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.93x = 934.08 × 509.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.93x = 476,254.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,254.70/675.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.59

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