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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.06, 1,014.72 and 522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.06, 1,014.72 and 522.88 is: 784.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.06 : 1,014.72 = 522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.06/1,014.72 = 522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.06x = 1,014.72 × 522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.06x = 530,576.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,576.79/676.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.81

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