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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.13, 1,003.56 and 598.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.13, 1,003.56 and 598.43 is: 894.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.13 : 1,003.56 = 598.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.13/1,003.56 = 598.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.13x = 1,003.56 × 598.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.13x = 600,555.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,555.39/671.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.84

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