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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.39, 1,012.15 and 577.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.39, 1,012.15 and 577.51 is: 866.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.39 : 1,012.15 = 577.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.39/1,012.15 = 577.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.39x = 1,012.15 × 577.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.39x = 584,527.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,527.38/674.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.75

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