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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.83, 1,011.12 and 649.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.83, 1,011.12 and 649.55 is: 973.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.83 : 1,011.12 = 649.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.83/1,011.12 = 649.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.83x = 1,011.12 × 649.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.83x = 656,773.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,773.09/674.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.24

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