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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.62, 1,002.81 and 597.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.62, 1,002.81 and 597.93 is: 894.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.62 : 1,002.81 = 597.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.62/1,002.81 = 597.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.62x = 1,002.81 × 597.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.62x = 599,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,610.18/670.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.11

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