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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.62, 934.23 and 521.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.62, 934.23 and 521.10 is: 719.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.62 : 934.23 = 521.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.62/934.23 = 521.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.62x = 934.23 × 521.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.62x = 486,827.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,827.25/676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.50

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