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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.25, 1,012.88 and 493.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.25, 1,012.88 and 493.23 is: 738.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.25 : 1,012.88 = 493.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.25/1,012.88 = 493.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.25x = 1,012.88 × 493.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.25x = 499,580.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,580.34/676.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.76

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