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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.64, 1,010.61 and 536.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.64, 1,010.61 and 536.94 is: 804.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.64 : 1,010.61 = 536.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.64/1,010.61 = 536.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.64x = 1,010.61 × 536.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.64x = 542,636.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,636.93/674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.34

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