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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.32, 1,000.30 and 597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.32, 1,000.30 and 597.60 is: 891.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.32 : 1,000.30 = 597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.32/1,000.30 = 597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.32x = 1,000.30 × 597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.32x = 597,779.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,779.28/670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.78

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