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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.72, 1,015.12 and 574.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.72, 1,015.12 and 574.72 is: 862.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.72 : 1,015.12 = 574.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.72/1,015.12 = 574.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.72x = 1,015.12 × 574.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.72x = 583,409.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,409.77/676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.11

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