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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.26, 1,015.20 and 504.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.26, 1,015.20 and 504.90 is: 757.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.26 : 1,015.20 = 504.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.26/1,015.20 = 504.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.26x = 1,015.20 × 504.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.26x = 512,574.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,574.48/676.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.95

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