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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.13, 1,009.67 and 556.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.13, 1,009.67 and 556.49 is: 834.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.13 : 1,009.67 = 556.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.13/1,009.67 = 556.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.13x = 1,009.67 × 556.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.13x = 561,863.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,863.43/673.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.71

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