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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.65, 1,013.92 and 522.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.65, 1,013.92 and 522.96 is: 783.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.65 : 1,013.92 = 522.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.65/1,013.92 = 522.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.65x = 1,013.92 × 522.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.65x = 530,234.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,234.49/676.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.61

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