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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.63, 1,005.62 and 595.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.63, 1,005.62 and 595.70 is: 893.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.63 : 1,005.62 = 595.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.63/1,005.62 = 595.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.63x = 1,005.62 × 595.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.63x = 599,049.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,049.26/670.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.26

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