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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.13, 1,007.62 and 574.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.13, 1,007.62 and 574.73 is: 860.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.13 : 1,007.62 = 574.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.13/1,007.62 = 574.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.13x = 1,007.62 × 574.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.13x = 579,106.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,106.57/673.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.32

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