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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.34, 1,001.42 and 581.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.34, 1,001.42 and 581.35 is: 872.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.34 : 1,001.42 = 581.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.34/1,001.42 = 581.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.34x = 1,001.42 × 581.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.34x = 582,167.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,167.60/667.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.37

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