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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.73, 1,012.12 and 581.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.73, 1,012.12 and 581.46 is: 873.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.73 : 1,012.12 = 581.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.73/1,012.12 = 581.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.73x = 1,012.12 × 581.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.73x = 588,509.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,509.37/673.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.51

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