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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.87, 1,007.20 and 598.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.87, 1,007.20 and 598.97 is: 897.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.87 : 1,007.20 = 598.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.87/1,007.20 = 598.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.87x = 1,007.20 × 598.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.87x = 603,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,283.60/671.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.91

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