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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.42, 1,011.82 and 610.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.42, 1,011.82 and 610.16 is: 915.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.42 : 1,011.82 = 610.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.42/1,011.82 = 610.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.42x = 1,011.82 × 610.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.42x = 617,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,372.09/674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.41

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