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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.23, 1,005.66 and 588.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.23, 1,005.66 and 588.04 is: 881.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.23 : 1,005.66 = 588.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.23/1,005.66 = 588.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.23x = 1,005.66 × 588.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.23x = 591,360.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,360.34/671.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.02

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