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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.27, 1,013.39 and 656.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.27, 1,013.39 and 656.09 is: 986.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.27 : 1,013.39 = 656.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.27/1,013.39 = 656.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.27x = 1,013.39 × 656.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.27x = 664,875.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,875.05/674.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.07

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