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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.99, 929.05 and 589.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.99, 929.05 and 589.95 is: 815.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.99 : 929.05 = 589.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.99/929.05 = 589.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.99x = 929.05 × 589.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.99x = 548,091.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,091.57/671.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.63

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