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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.57, 1,008.82 and 551.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.57, 1,008.82 and 551.86 is: 825.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.57 : 1,008.82 = 551.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.57/1,008.82 = 551.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.57x = 1,008.82 × 551.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.57x = 556,725.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,725.57/674.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.30

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