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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.70, 1,013.75 and 265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.70, 1,013.75 and 265.62 is: 397.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.70 : 1,013.75 = 265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.70/1,013.75 = 265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.70x = 1,013.75 × 265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.70x = 269,272.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,272.28/676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.92

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