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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.40, 1,010.52 and 566.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.40, 1,010.52 and 566.40 is: 848.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.40 : 1,010.52 = 566.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.40/1,010.52 = 566.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.40x = 1,010.52 × 566.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.40x = 572,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,358.53/674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.69

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