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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.63, 1,004.02 and 594.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.63, 1,004.02 and 594.87 is: 887.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.63 : 1,004.02 = 594.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.63/1,004.02 = 594.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.63x = 1,004.02 × 594.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.63x = 597,259.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,259.89/672.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.95

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