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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.52, 1,007.84 and 574.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.52, 1,007.84 and 574.64 is: 862.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.52 : 1,007.84 = 574.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.52/1,007.84 = 574.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.52x = 1,007.84 × 574.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.52x = 579,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,142.30/671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.43

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