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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.60, 1,004.70 and 593.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.60, 1,004.70 and 593.80 is: 889.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.60 : 1,004.70 = 593.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.60/1,004.70 = 593.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.60x = 1,004.70 × 593.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.60x = 596,590.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,590.86/670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.64

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