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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.84, 1,006.74 and 582.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.84, 1,006.74 and 582.62 is: 871.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.84 : 1,006.74 = 582.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.84/1,006.74 = 582.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.84x = 1,006.74 × 582.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.84x = 586,546.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,546.86/672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.75

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