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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.92, 1,358.17 and 674.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.92, 1,358.17 and 674.27 is: 1,012.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.92 : 1,358.17 = 674.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.92/1,358.17 = 674.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.92x = 1,358.17 × 674.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.92x = 915,777.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,777.54/904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.00

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