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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.54, 1,010.82 and 572.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.54, 1,010.82 and 572.12 is: 857.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.54 : 1,010.82 = 572.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.54/1,010.82 = 572.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.54x = 1,010.82 × 572.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.54x = 578,310.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,310.34/674.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.34

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