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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.73, 934.20 and 511.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.73, 934.20 and 511.01 is: 705.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.73 : 934.20 = 511.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.73/934.20 = 511.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.73x = 934.20 × 511.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.73x = 477,385.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,385.54/676.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.43

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