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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.13, 1,012.73 and 581.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.13, 1,012.73 and 581.87 is: 874.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.13 : 1,012.73 = 581.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.13/1,012.73 = 581.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.13x = 1,012.73 × 581.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.13x = 589,277.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,277.21/674.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.13

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