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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.20, 1,007.10 and 582.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.20, 1,007.10 and 582.90 is: 872.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.20 : 1,007.10 = 582.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.20/1,007.10 = 582.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.20x = 1,007.10 × 582.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.20x = 587,038.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,038.59/673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.01

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