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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.84, 1,006.56 and 577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.84, 1,006.56 and 577.80 is: 864.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.84 : 1,006.56 = 577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.84/1,006.56 = 577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.84x = 1,006.56 × 577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.84x = 581,590.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,590.37/672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.38

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