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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.34, 1,317.62 and 674.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.34, 1,317.62 and 674.72 is: 930.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.34 : 1,317.62 = 674.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.34/1,317.62 = 674.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.34x = 1,317.62 × 674.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.34x = 889,024.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,024.57/955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.58

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