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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.84, 1,003.32 and 599.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.84, 1,003.32 and 599.94 is: 894.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.84 : 1,003.32 = 599.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.84/1,003.32 = 599.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.84x = 1,003.32 × 599.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.84x = 601,931.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,931.80/672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.61

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