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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.40, 1,013.20 and 654.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.40, 1,013.20 and 654.96 is: 983.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.40 : 1,013.20 = 654.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.40/1,013.20 = 654.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.40x = 1,013.20 × 654.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.40x = 663,605.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,605.47/674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.99

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