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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676, 1,013.36 and 514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676, 1,013.36 and 514.40 is: 771.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676 : 1,013.36 = 514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676/1,013.36 = 514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676x = 1,013.36 × 514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676x = 521,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,272.38/676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.11

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