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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.80, 1,007.70 and 596.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.80, 1,007.70 and 596.20 is: 894.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.80 : 1,007.70 = 596.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.80/1,007.70 = 596.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.80x = 1,007.70 × 596.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.80x = 600,790.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,790.74/671.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.30

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