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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.76, 1,006.56 and 599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.76, 1,006.56 and 599.40 is: 898.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.76 : 1,006.56 = 599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.76/1,006.56 = 599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.76x = 1,006.56 × 599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.76x = 603,332.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,332.06/671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.14

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