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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.64, 1,010.34 and 576.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.64, 1,010.34 and 576.60 is: 867.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.64 : 1,010.34 = 576.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.64/1,010.34 = 576.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.64x = 1,010.34 × 576.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.64x = 582,562.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,562.04/671.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.37

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