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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.17, 930.77 and 534.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.17, 930.77 and 534.85 is: 738.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.17 : 930.77 = 534.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.17/930.77 = 534.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.17x = 930.77 × 534.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.17x = 497,822.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,822.33/674.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.42

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