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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.28, 1,013.45 and 659.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.28, 1,013.45 and 659.90 is: 991.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.28 : 1,013.45 = 659.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.28/1,013.45 = 659.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.28x = 1,013.45 × 659.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.28x = 668,774.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,774.89/674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.84

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