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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.25, 1,012.59 and 398.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.25, 1,012.59 and 398.39 is: 596.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.25 : 1,012.59 = 398.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.25/1,012.59 = 398.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.25x = 1,012.59 × 398.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.25x = 403,405.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,405.73/676.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.53

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