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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.83, 1,007.21 and 658.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.83, 1,007.21 and 658.43 is: 982.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.83 : 1,007.21 = 658.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.83/1,007.21 = 658.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.83x = 1,007.21 × 658.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.83x = 663,175.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,175.82/674.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.73

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