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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.32, 1,001.79 and 598.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.32, 1,001.79 and 598.60 is: 893.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.32 : 1,001.79 = 598.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.32/1,001.79 = 598.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.32x = 1,001.79 × 598.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.32x = 599,671.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,671.49/671.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.27

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