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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.34, 1,184.01 and 674.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.34, 1,184.01 and 674.56 is: 1,011.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.34 : 1,184.01 = 674.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.34/1,184.01 = 674.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.34x = 1,184.01 × 674.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.34x = 798,685.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,685.79/789.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.84

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