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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.41, 1,012.02 and 668.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.41, 1,012.02 and 668.92 is: 1,003.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.41 : 1,012.02 = 668.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.41/1,012.02 = 668.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.41x = 1,012.02 × 668.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.41x = 676,960.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,960.42/674.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.78

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