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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.63, 1,015.25 and 522.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.63, 1,015.25 and 522.52 is: 784.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.63 : 1,015.25 = 522.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.63/1,015.25 = 522.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.63x = 1,015.25 × 522.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.63x = 530,488.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,488.43/676.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.02

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