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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.08, 1,013.04 and 531.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.08, 1,013.04 and 531.36 is: 796.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.08 : 1,013.04 = 531.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.08/1,013.04 = 531.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.08x = 1,013.04 × 531.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.08x = 538,288.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,288.93/676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.19

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