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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.62, 929.40 and 586.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.62, 929.40 and 586.14 is: 808.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.62 : 929.40 = 586.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.62/929.40 = 586.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.62x = 929.40 × 586.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.62x = 544,758.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,758.52/673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.70

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