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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.27, 1,013.73 and 513.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.27, 1,013.73 and 513.46 is: 769.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.27 : 1,013.73 = 513.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.27/1,013.73 = 513.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.27x = 1,013.73 × 513.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.27x = 520,509.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,509.81/676.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.68

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