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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.08, 1,009.20 and 591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.08, 1,009.20 and 591.60 is: 888.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.08 : 1,009.20 = 591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.08/1,009.20 = 591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.08x = 1,009.20 × 591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.08x = 597,042.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,042.72/672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.35

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