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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.04, 1,009 and 586.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.04, 1,009 and 586.16 is: 878.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.04 : 1,009 = 586.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.04/1,009 = 586.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.04x = 1,009 × 586.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.04x = 591,435.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,435.44/673.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.75

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