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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.71, 930.17 and 524.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.71, 930.17 and 524.87 is: 723.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.71 : 930.17 = 524.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.71/930.17 = 524.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.71x = 930.17 × 524.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.71x = 488,211.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,211.05/674.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.59

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