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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.14, 1,009.86 and 536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.14, 1,009.86 and 536.44 is: 803.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.14 : 1,009.86 = 536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.14/1,009.86 = 536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.14x = 1,009.86 × 536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.14x = 541,729.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,729.30/674.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.59

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