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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.70, 1,012.17 and 492.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.70, 1,012.17 and 492.02 is: 735.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.70 : 1,012.17 = 492.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.70/1,012.17 = 492.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.70x = 1,012.17 × 492.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.70x = 498,007.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,007.88/676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.94

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