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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.51, 1,007.26 and 583.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.51, 1,007.26 and 583.43 is: 871.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.51 : 1,007.26 = 583.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.51/1,007.26 = 583.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.51x = 1,007.26 × 583.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.51x = 587,666.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,666.76/674.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.25

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