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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.30, 1,003.02 and 591.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.30, 1,003.02 and 591.10 is: 883.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.30 : 1,003.02 = 591.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.30/1,003.02 = 591.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.30x = 1,003.02 × 591.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.30x = 592,885.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,885.12/671.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.19

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