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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.35, 1,011.42 and 539.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.35, 1,011.42 and 539.01 is: 808.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.35 : 1,011.42 = 539.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.35/1,011.42 = 539.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.35x = 1,011.42 × 539.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.35x = 545,165.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,165.49/674.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.43

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