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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.52, 1,012.10 and 663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.52, 1,012.10 and 663.60 is: 995.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.52 : 1,012.10 = 663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.52/1,012.10 = 663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.52x = 1,012.10 × 663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.52x = 671,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,626.24/674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.71

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