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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.52, 1,004.40 and 593.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.52, 1,004.40 and 593.68 is: 889.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.52 : 1,004.40 = 593.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.52/1,004.40 = 593.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.52x = 1,004.40 × 593.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.52x = 596,292.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,292.19/670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.30

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