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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.14, 1,006.41 and 588.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.14, 1,006.41 and 588.12 is: 883.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.14 : 1,006.41 = 588.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.14/1,006.41 = 588.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.14x = 1,006.41 × 588.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.14x = 591,889.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,889.85/670.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.23

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