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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.64, 1,013.16 and 565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.64, 1,013.16 and 565.92 is: 849.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.64 : 1,013.16 = 565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.64/1,013.16 = 565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.64x = 1,013.16 × 565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.64x = 573,367.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,367.51/674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.89

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