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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.14, 1,010.88 and 571.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.14, 1,010.88 and 571.62 is: 858.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.14 : 1,010.88 = 571.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.14/1,010.88 = 571.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.14x = 1,010.88 × 571.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.14x = 577,839.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,839.23/673.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.42

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