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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.62, 1,011.96 and 581.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.62, 1,011.96 and 581.36 is: 873.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.62 : 1,011.96 = 581.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.62/1,011.96 = 581.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.62x = 1,011.96 × 581.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.62x = 588,313.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,313.07/673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.36

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