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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.60, 1,013.62 and 387.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.60, 1,013.62 and 387.16 is: 580.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.60 : 1,013.62 = 387.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.60/1,013.62 = 387.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.60x = 1,013.62 × 387.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.60x = 392,433.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,433.12/676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.01

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