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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.89, 1,012.01 and 572.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.89, 1,012.01 and 572.37 is: 859.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.89 : 1,012.01 = 572.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.89/1,012.01 = 572.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.89x = 1,012.01 × 572.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.89x = 579,241.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,241.30/673.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.55

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