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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.33, 1,011.48 and 582.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.33, 1,011.48 and 582.74 is: 874.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.33 : 1,011.48 = 582.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.33/1,011.48 = 582.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.33x = 1,011.48 × 582.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.33x = 589,424.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,424.80/674.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.10

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