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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.10, 1,005.57 and 593.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.10, 1,005.57 and 593.34 is: 889.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.10 : 1,005.57 = 593.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.10/1,005.57 = 593.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.10x = 1,005.57 × 593.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.10x = 596,644.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,644.90/671.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.06

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