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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.22, 1,012.23 and 652.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.22, 1,012.23 and 652.35 is: 979.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.22 : 1,012.23 = 652.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.22/1,012.23 = 652.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.22x = 1,012.23 × 652.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.22x = 660,328.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,328.24/674.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.40

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