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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.90, 1,012.95 and 577.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.90, 1,012.95 and 577.70 is: 867.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.90 : 1,012.95 = 577.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.90/1,012.95 = 577.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.90x = 1,012.95 × 577.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.90x = 585,181.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,181.22/674.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.06

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