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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.39, 1,003.88 and 574.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.39, 1,003.88 and 574.94 is: 858.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.39 : 1,003.88 = 574.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.39/1,003.88 = 574.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.39x = 1,003.88 × 574.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.39x = 577,174.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,174.71/672.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.39

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