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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.28, 1,013.52 and 501.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.28, 1,013.52 and 501.53 is: 751.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.28 : 1,013.52 = 501.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.28/1,013.52 = 501.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.28x = 1,013.52 × 501.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.28x = 508,305.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,305.62/676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.63

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