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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.93, 1,010.44 and 557.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.93, 1,010.44 and 557.90 is: 836.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.93 : 1,010.44 = 557.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.93/1,010.44 = 557.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.93x = 1,010.44 × 557.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.93x = 563,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,724.48/673.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.47

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