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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.97, 1,013.96 and 387.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.97, 1,013.96 and 387.49 is: 581.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.97 : 1,013.96 = 387.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.97/1,013.96 = 387.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.97x = 1,013.96 × 387.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.97x = 392,899.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,899.36/675.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.24

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