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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.24, 1,002.24 and 597.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.24, 1,002.24 and 597.52 is: 893.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.24 : 1,002.24 = 597.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.24/1,002.24 = 597.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.24x = 1,002.24 × 597.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.24x = 598,858.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,858.44/670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.50

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