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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.16, 1,013.22 and 502.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.16, 1,013.22 and 502.55 is: 753.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.16 : 1,013.22 = 502.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.16/1,013.22 = 502.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.16x = 1,013.22 × 502.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.16x = 509,188.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,188.64/676.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.06

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