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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.44, 1,013.08 and 573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.44, 1,013.08 and 573.36 is: 858.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.44 : 1,013.08 = 573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.44/1,013.08 = 573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.44x = 1,013.08 × 573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.44x = 580,859.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,859.55/676.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.70

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