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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.86, 1,016.13 and 673.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.86, 1,016.13 and 673.74 is: 1,011.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.86 : 1,016.13 = 673.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.86/1,016.13 = 673.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.86x = 1,016.13 × 673.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.86x = 684,607.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,607.43/676.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.45

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