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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.24, 1,006.33 and 657.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.24, 1,006.33 and 657.84 is: 981.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.24 : 1,006.33 = 657.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.24/1,006.33 = 657.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.24x = 1,006.33 × 657.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.24x = 662,000.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,000.84/674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.85

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