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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.88, 1,008.74 and 575.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.88, 1,008.74 and 575.48 is: 861.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.88 : 1,008.74 = 575.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.88/1,008.74 = 575.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.88x = 1,008.74 × 575.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.88x = 580,509.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,509.70/673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.44

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