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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.16, 1,014.20 and 505.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.16, 1,014.20 and 505.28 is: 757.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.16 : 1,014.20 = 505.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.16/1,014.20 = 505.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.16x = 1,014.20 × 505.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.16x = 512,454.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,454.98/676.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.89

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