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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.08, 1,015.74 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.08, 1,015.74 and 387.72 is: 582.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.08 : 1,015.74 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.08/1,015.74 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.08x = 1,015.74 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.08x = 393,822.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,822.71/676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.51

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