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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.50, 1,003.93 and 659.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.50, 1,003.93 and 659.38 is: 981.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.50 : 1,003.93 = 659.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.50/1,003.93 = 659.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.50x = 1,003.93 × 659.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.50x = 661,971.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,971.36/674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.43

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