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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.76, 1,012.17 and 581.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.76, 1,012.17 and 581.50 is: 873.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.76 : 1,012.17 = 581.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.76/1,012.17 = 581.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.76x = 1,012.17 × 581.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.76x = 588,568.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,568.89/673.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.57

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