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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.97, 1,012.88 and 513.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.97, 1,012.88 and 513.16 is: 768.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.97 : 1,012.88 = 513.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.97/1,012.88 = 513.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.97x = 1,012.88 × 513.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.97x = 519,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,769.50/675.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.92

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