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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.46, 1,007.25 and 591.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.46, 1,007.25 and 591.02 is: 887.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.46 : 1,007.25 = 591.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.46/1,007.25 = 591.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.46x = 1,007.25 × 591.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.46x = 595,304.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,304.90/670.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.91

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