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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.88, 1,009.18 and 583.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.88, 1,009.18 and 583.16 is: 873.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.88 : 1,009.18 = 583.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.88/1,009.18 = 583.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.88x = 1,009.18 × 583.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.88x = 588,513.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,513.41/673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.32

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