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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.30, 1,011.45 and 585.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.30, 1,011.45 and 585.20 is: 877.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.30 : 1,011.45 = 585.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.30/1,011.45 = 585.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.30x = 1,011.45 × 585.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.30x = 591,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,900.54/674.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.80

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