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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.89, 1,011.80 and 585.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.89, 1,011.80 and 585.38 is: 875.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.89 : 1,011.80 = 585.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.89/1,011.80 = 585.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.89x = 1,011.80 × 585.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.89x = 592,291.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,291.48/676.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.02

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