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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.23, 1,008.91 and 557.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.23, 1,008.91 and 557.59 is: 834.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.23 : 1,008.91 = 557.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.23/1,008.91 = 557.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.23x = 1,008.91 × 557.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.23x = 562,558.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,558.13/674.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.37

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