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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.53, 1,010.94 and 587.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.53, 1,010.94 and 587.50 is: 880.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.53 : 1,010.94 = 587.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.53/1,010.94 = 587.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.53x = 1,010.94 × 587.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.53x = 593,927.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,927.25/674.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.51

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