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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.88, 1,005.74 and 573.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.88, 1,005.74 and 573.48 is: 858.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.88 : 1,005.74 = 573.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.88/1,005.74 = 573.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.88x = 1,005.74 × 573.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.88x = 576,771.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,771.78/671.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.44

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