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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.28, 1,011 and 571.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.28, 1,011 and 571.60 is: 857.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.28 : 1,011 = 571.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.28/1,011 = 571.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.28x = 1,011 × 571.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.28x = 577,887.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,887.60/674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.04

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