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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.02, 1,015.64 and 554.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.02, 1,015.64 and 554.95 is: 836.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.02 : 1,015.64 = 554.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.02/1,015.64 = 554.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.02x = 1,015.64 × 554.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.02x = 563,629.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,629.42/674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.22

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