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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.80, 1,014.78 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.80, 1,014.78 and 266.13 is: 399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.80 : 1,014.78 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.80/1,014.78 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.80x = 1,014.78 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.80x = 270,063.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,063.40/676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.03

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