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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.49, 1,010.14 and 576.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.49, 1,010.14 and 576.42 is: 863.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.49 : 1,010.14 = 576.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.49/1,010.14 = 576.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.49x = 1,010.14 × 576.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.49x = 582,264.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,264.90/674.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.27

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