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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.08, 934.74 and 501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.08, 934.74 and 501.12 is: 692.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.08 : 934.74 = 501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.08/934.74 = 501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.08x = 934.74 × 501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.08x = 468,416.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,416.91/676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.84

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