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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.20, 1,012.05 and 584.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.20, 1,012.05 and 584.10 is: 878.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.20 : 1,012.05 = 584.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.20/1,012.05 = 584.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.20x = 1,012.05 × 584.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.20x = 591,138.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,138.41/673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.10

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