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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.82, 1,008.12 and 650.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.82, 1,008.12 and 650.52 is: 971.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.82 : 1,008.12 = 650.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.82/1,008.12 = 650.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.82x = 1,008.12 × 650.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.82x = 655,802.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,802.22/674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.82

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