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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.20, 1,008.60 and 583.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.20, 1,008.60 and 583.90 is: 873.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.20 : 1,008.60 = 583.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.20/1,008.60 = 583.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.20x = 1,008.60 × 583.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.20x = 588,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,921.54/674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.51

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