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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.67, 1,010.25 and 577.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.67, 1,010.25 and 577.79 is: 865.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.67 : 1,010.25 = 577.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.67/1,010.25 = 577.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.67x = 1,010.25 × 577.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.67x = 583,711.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,711.08/674.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.18

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