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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.70, 1,012.05 and 573.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.70, 1,012.05 and 573.45 is: 860.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.70 : 1,012.05 = 573.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.70/1,012.05 = 573.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.70x = 1,012.05 × 573.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.70x = 580,360.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,360.07/674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.18

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