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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.14, 1,015.73 and 583.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.14, 1,015.73 and 583.87 is: 877.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.14 : 1,015.73 = 583.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.14/1,015.73 = 583.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.14x = 1,015.73 × 583.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.14x = 593,055.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,055.73/676.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.13

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