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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.16, 985.95 and 674.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.16, 985.95 and 674.24 is: 934.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.16 : 985.95 = 674.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.16/985.95 = 674.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.16x = 985.95 × 674.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.16x = 664,766.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,766.93/711.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.76

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