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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.68, 1,012.72 and 581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.68, 1,012.72 and 581.64 is: 870.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.68 : 1,012.72 = 581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.68/1,012.72 = 581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.68x = 1,012.72 × 581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.68x = 589,038.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,038.46/676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.48

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