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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.08, 1,174.06 and 674.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.08, 1,174.06 and 674.16 is: 1,013.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.08 : 1,174.06 = 674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.08/1,174.06 = 674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.08x = 1,174.06 × 674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.08x = 791,504.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,504.29/781.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.35

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