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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.98, 1,013.34 and 647.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.98, 1,013.34 and 647.31 is: 971.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.98 : 1,013.34 = 647.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.98/1,013.34 = 647.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.98x = 1,013.34 × 647.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.98x = 655,945.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,945.64/674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.80

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