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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.16, 1,010.15 and 648.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.16, 1,010.15 and 648.53 is: 971.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.16 : 1,010.15 = 648.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.16/1,010.15 = 648.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.16x = 1,010.15 × 648.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.16x = 655,104.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,104.29/674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.73

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