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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.84, 1,012.74 and 634.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.84, 1,012.74 and 634.52 is: 952.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.84 : 1,012.74 = 634.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.84/1,012.74 = 634.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.84x = 1,012.74 × 634.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.84x = 642,603.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,603.78/674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.23

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