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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.55, 1,039.80 and 674.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.55, 1,039.80 and 674.30 is: 1,009.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.55 : 1,039.80 = 674.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.55/1,039.80 = 674.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.55x = 1,039.80 × 674.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.55x = 701,137.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,137.14/694.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.48

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