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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.33, 1,009.67 and 581.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.33, 1,009.67 and 581.99 is: 871.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.33 : 1,009.67 = 581.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.33/1,009.67 = 581.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.33x = 1,009.67 × 581.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.33x = 587,609.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,609.89/674.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.40

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