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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.92, 1,008.19 and 565.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.92, 1,008.19 and 565.57 is: 844.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.92 : 1,008.19 = 565.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.92/1,008.19 = 565.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.92x = 1,008.19 × 565.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.92x = 570,199.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,199.19/674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.84

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