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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.57, 1,010.35 and 536.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.57, 1,010.35 and 536.88 is: 805.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.57 : 1,010.35 = 536.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.57/1,010.35 = 536.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.57x = 1,010.35 × 536.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.57x = 542,433.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,433.97/673.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.32

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