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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.87, 1,013.52 and 644.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.87, 1,013.52 and 644.09 is: 967.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.87 : 1,013.52 = 644.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.87/1,013.52 = 644.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.87x = 1,013.52 × 644.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.87x = 652,798.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,798.10/674.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.29

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