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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.92, 1,011.57 and 385.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.92, 1,011.57 and 385.75 is: 578.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.92 : 1,011.57 = 385.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.92/1,011.57 = 385.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.92x = 1,011.57 × 385.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.92x = 390,213.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,213.13/674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.16

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