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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.28, 1,014 and 573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.28, 1,014 and 573.60 is: 860.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.28 : 1,014 = 573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.28/1,014 = 573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.28x = 1,014 × 573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.28x = 581,630.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,630.40/676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.04

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