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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.40, 1,012.08 and 588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.40, 1,012.08 and 588 is: 882.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.40 : 1,012.08 = 588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.40/1,012.08 = 588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.40x = 1,012.08 × 588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.40x = 595,103.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,103.04/674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.42

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