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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.28, 1,008.83 and 565.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.28, 1,008.83 and 565.28 is: 847.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.28 : 1,008.83 = 565.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.28/1,008.83 = 565.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.28x = 1,008.83 × 565.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.28x = 570,263.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,263.55/673.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.00

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