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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.40, 1,015.80 and 522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.40, 1,015.80 and 522.70 is: 784.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.40 : 1,015.80 = 522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.40/1,015.80 = 522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.40x = 1,015.80 × 522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.40x = 530,958.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,958.66/676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.98

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