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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.46, 941.03 and 674.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.46, 941.03 and 674.04 is: 924.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.46 : 941.03 = 674.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.46/941.03 = 674.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.46x = 941.03 × 674.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.46x = 634,291.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,291.86/686.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.00

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