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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.67, 1,007.81 and 565.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.67, 1,007.81 and 565.32 is: 844.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.67 : 1,007.81 = 565.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.67/1,007.81 = 565.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.67x = 1,007.81 × 565.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.67x = 569,736.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,736.56/674.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.47

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