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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.96, 1,006.70 and 599.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.96, 1,006.70 and 599.08 is: 897.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.96 : 1,006.70 = 599.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.96/1,006.70 = 599.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.96x = 1,006.70 × 599.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.96x = 603,093.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,093.84/671.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.51

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