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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.62, 1,013.72 and 573.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.62, 1,013.72 and 573.75 is: 859.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.62 : 1,013.72 = 573.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.62/1,013.72 = 573.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.62x = 1,013.72 × 573.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.62x = 581,618.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,618.98/676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.59

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