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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.73, 1,009.66 and 558.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.73, 1,009.66 and 558.09 is: 835.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.73 : 1,009.66 = 558.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.73/1,009.66 = 558.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.73x = 1,009.66 × 558.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.73x = 563,481.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,481.15/674.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.12

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