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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.88, 1,007.28 and 581.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.88, 1,007.28 and 581.91 is: 868.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.88 : 1,007.28 = 581.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.88/1,007.28 = 581.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.88x = 1,007.28 × 581.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.88x = 586,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,146.30/674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.52

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