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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.40, 1,023.36 and 674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.40, 1,023.36 and 674.40 is: 1,023.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.40 : 1,023.36 = 674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.40/1,023.36 = 674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.40x = 1,023.36 × 674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.40x = 690,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,153.98/674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.36

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