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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.65, 1,073.48 and 674.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.65, 1,073.48 and 674.30 is: 1,017.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.65 : 1,073.48 = 674.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.65/1,073.48 = 674.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.65x = 1,073.48 × 674.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.65x = 723,838.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,838.83/711.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.13

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