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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.92, 1,013.22 and 573.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.92, 1,013.22 and 573.24 is: 858.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.92 : 1,013.22 = 573.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.92/1,013.22 = 573.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.92x = 1,013.22 × 573.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.92x = 580,818.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,818.23/676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.03

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