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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.40, 1,013.85 and 553.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.40, 1,013.85 and 553.56 is: 832.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.40 : 1,013.85 = 553.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.40/1,013.85 = 553.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.40x = 1,013.85 × 553.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.40x = 561,226.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,226.81/674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.19

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