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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.05, 1,004.55 and 584.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.05, 1,004.55 and 584.82 is: 872.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.05 : 1,004.55 = 584.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.05/1,004.55 = 584.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.05x = 1,004.55 × 584.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.05x = 587,480.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,480.93/673.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.86

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