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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.49, 1,012.64 and 522.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.49, 1,012.64 and 522.02 is: 781.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.49 : 1,012.64 = 522.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.49/1,012.64 = 522.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.49x = 1,012.64 × 522.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.49x = 528,618.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,618.33/676.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.41

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