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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.13, 1,009.11 and 575.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.13, 1,009.11 and 575.73 is: 861.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.13 : 1,009.11 = 575.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.13/1,009.11 = 575.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.13x = 1,009.11 × 575.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.13x = 580,974.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,974.90/674.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.81

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