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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.88, 1,011.92 and 590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.88, 1,011.92 and 590.72 is: 891.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.88 : 1,011.92 = 590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.88/1,011.92 = 590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.88x = 1,011.92 × 590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.88x = 597,761.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,761.38/670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.01

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