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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.73, 1,012.49 and 607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.73, 1,012.49 and 607.50 is: 911.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.73 : 1,012.49 = 607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.73/1,012.49 = 607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.73x = 1,012.49 × 607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.73x = 615,087.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,087.68/674.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.61

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