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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.76, 1,012.17 and 665.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.76, 1,012.17 and 665.70 is: 998.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.76 : 1,012.17 = 665.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.76/1,012.17 = 665.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.76x = 1,012.17 × 665.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.76x = 673,801.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,801.57/674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.58

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