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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.27, 1,012.04 and 637.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.27, 1,012.04 and 637.28 is: 956.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.27 : 1,012.04 = 637.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.27/1,012.04 = 637.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.27x = 1,012.04 × 637.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.27x = 644,944.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,944.60/674.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.52

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