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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.85, 1,013.19 and 660.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.85, 1,013.19 and 660.57 is: 991.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.85 : 1,013.19 = 660.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.85/1,013.19 = 660.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.85x = 1,013.19 × 660.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.85x = 669,282.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,282.92/674.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.75

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