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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.32, 941.54 and 674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.32, 941.54 and 674.80 is: 925.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.32 : 941.54 = 674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.32/941.54 = 674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.32x = 941.54 × 674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.32x = 635,351.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,351.19/686.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.74

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