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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.45, 1,007.25 and 584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.45, 1,007.25 and 584.72 is: 877.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.45 : 1,007.25 = 584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.45/1,007.25 = 584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.45x = 1,007.25 × 584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.45x = 588,954.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,954.18/671.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.13

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