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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.45, 931.26 and 544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.45, 931.26 and 544.04 is: 751.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.45 : 931.26 = 544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.45/931.26 = 544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.45x = 931.26 × 544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.45x = 506,638.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,638.03/674.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.19

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