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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.15, 1,011.83 and 576.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.15, 1,011.83 and 576.95 is: 865.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.15 : 1,011.83 = 576.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.15/1,011.83 = 576.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.15x = 1,011.83 × 576.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.15x = 583,767.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,767.37/674.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.94

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