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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.76, 1,013.67 and 582.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.76, 1,013.67 and 582.50 is: 875.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.76 : 1,013.67 = 582.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.76/1,013.67 = 582.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.76x = 1,013.67 × 582.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.76x = 590,462.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,462.78/674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.07

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