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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.50, 1,008.74 and 570.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.50, 1,008.74 and 570.38 is: 854.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.50 : 1,008.74 = 570.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.50/1,008.74 = 570.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.50x = 1,008.74 × 570.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.50x = 575,365.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,365.12/673.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.29

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