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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.09, 1,010.18 and 637.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.09, 1,010.18 and 637.12 is: 954.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.09 : 1,010.18 = 637.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.09/1,010.18 = 637.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.09x = 1,010.18 × 637.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.09x = 643,604.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,604.95/674.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.78

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