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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.40, 1,008.90 and 577.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.40, 1,008.90 and 577.40 is: 865.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.40 : 1,008.90 = 577.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.40/1,008.90 = 577.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.40x = 1,008.90 × 577.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.40x = 582,538.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,538.86/673.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.07

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