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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.74, 1,011.96 and 583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.74, 1,011.96 and 583.38 is: 876.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.74 : 1,011.96 = 583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.74/1,011.96 = 583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.74x = 1,011.96 × 583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.74x = 590,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,357.22/673.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.24

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