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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.19, 1,004.79 and 580.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.19, 1,004.79 and 580.24 is: 866.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.19 : 1,004.79 = 580.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.19/1,004.79 = 580.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.19x = 1,004.79 × 580.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.19x = 583,019.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,019.35/673.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.05

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