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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675, 1,013.04 and 579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675, 1,013.04 and 579.96 is: 870.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675 : 1,013.04 = 579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675/1,013.04 = 579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675x = 1,013.04 × 579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675x = 587,522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,522.68/675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.40

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