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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.19, 1,009.67 and 570.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.19, 1,009.67 and 570.51 is: 854.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.19 : 1,009.67 = 570.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.19/1,009.67 = 570.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.19x = 1,009.67 × 570.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.19x = 576,023.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,023.98/674.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.39

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