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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.94, 1,011.39 and 400.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.94, 1,011.39 and 400.75 is: 600.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.94 : 1,011.39 = 400.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.94/1,011.39 = 400.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.94x = 1,011.39 × 400.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.94x = 405,314.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,314.54/674.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.52

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