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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.99, 1,008.38 and 580.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.99, 1,008.38 and 580.70 is: 868.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.99 : 1,008.38 = 580.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.99/1,008.38 = 580.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.99x = 1,008.38 × 580.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.99x = 585,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,570.24/673.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.81

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