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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.63, 1,013.72 and 387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.63, 1,013.72 and 387 is: 580.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.63 : 1,013.72 = 387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.63/1,013.72 = 387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.63x = 1,013.72 × 387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.63x = 392,307.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,307.71/675.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.65

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