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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.54, 930.26 and 627.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.54, 930.26 and 627.74 is: 865.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.54 : 930.26 = 627.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.54/930.26 = 627.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.54x = 930.26 × 627.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.54x = 583,958.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,958.27/674.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.71

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