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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.32, 1,012.99 and 521.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.32, 1,012.99 and 521.11 is: 780.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.32 : 1,012.99 = 521.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.32/1,012.99 = 521.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.32x = 1,012.99 × 521.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.32x = 527,879.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,879.22/676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.52

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