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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.40, 1,013.40 and 573.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.40, 1,013.40 and 573.20 is: 858.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.40 : 1,013.40 = 573.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.40/1,013.40 = 573.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.40x = 1,013.40 × 573.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.40x = 580,880.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,880.88/676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.78

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