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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.78, 1,013.44 and 503.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.78, 1,013.44 and 503.19 is: 753.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.78 : 1,013.44 = 503.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.78/1,013.44 = 503.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.78x = 1,013.44 × 503.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.78x = 509,952.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,952.87/676.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.50

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