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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.55, 1,012.85 and 606.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.55, 1,012.85 and 606.89 is: 911.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.55 : 1,012.85 = 606.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.55/1,012.85 = 606.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.55x = 1,012.85 × 606.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.55x = 614,693.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,693.72/674.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.26

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