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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.82, 1,017.78 and 652.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.82, 1,017.78 and 652.92 is: 984.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.82 : 1,017.78 = 652.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.82/1,017.78 = 652.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.82x = 1,017.78 × 652.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.82x = 664,528.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,528.92/674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.75

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