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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.78, 931.71 and 664.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.78, 931.71 and 664.02 is: 916.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.78 : 931.71 = 664.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.78/931.71 = 664.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.78x = 931.71 × 664.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.78x = 618,674.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,674.07/674.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.85

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