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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.22, 1,003.46 and 590.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.22, 1,003.46 and 590.20 is: 881.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.22 : 1,003.46 = 590.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.22/1,003.46 = 590.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.22x = 1,003.46 × 590.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.22x = 592,242.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,242.28/672.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.03

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