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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.20, 1,006.36 and 581.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.20, 1,006.36 and 581.88 is: 868.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.20 : 1,006.36 = 581.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.20/1,006.36 = 581.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.20x = 1,006.36 × 581.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.20x = 585,580.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,580.76/674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.56

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