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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.20, 1,006.80 and 590.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.20, 1,006.80 and 590.20 is: 885.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.20 : 1,006.80 = 590.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.20/1,006.80 = 590.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.20x = 1,006.80 × 590.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.20x = 594,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,213.36/671.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.30

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