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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.34, 1,296.39 and 674.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.34, 1,296.39 and 674.18 is: 1,010.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.34 : 1,296.39 = 674.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.34/1,296.39 = 674.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.34x = 1,296.39 × 674.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.34x = 874,000.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,000.21/865.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.01

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