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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.31, 1,013.42 and 559.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.31, 1,013.42 and 559.48 is: 840.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.31 : 1,013.42 = 559.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.31/1,013.42 = 559.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.31x = 1,013.42 × 559.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.31x = 566,985.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,985.42/674.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.84

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