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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.40, 1,009.52 and 657.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.40, 1,009.52 and 657.84 is: 984.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.40 : 1,009.52 = 657.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.40/1,009.52 = 657.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.40x = 1,009.52 × 657.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.40x = 664,102.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,102.64/674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.73

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