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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.74, 1,005.58 and 657.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.74, 1,005.58 and 657.34 is: 981.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.74 : 1,005.58 = 657.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.74/1,005.58 = 657.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.74x = 1,005.58 × 657.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.74x = 661,007.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,007.96/673.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.10

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