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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.08, 931.77 and 509.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.08, 931.77 and 509.90 is: 702.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.08 : 931.77 = 509.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.08/931.77 = 509.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.08x = 931.77 × 509.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.08x = 475,104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,104.86/676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.73

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