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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.86, 1,014.93 and 505.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.86, 1,014.93 and 505.50 is: 757.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.86 : 1,014.93 = 505.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.86/1,014.93 = 505.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.86x = 1,014.93 × 505.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.86x = 513,047.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,047.12/676.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.98

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