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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.84, 1,007.10 and 599.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.84, 1,007.10 and 599.58 is: 897.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.84 : 1,007.10 = 599.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.84/1,007.10 = 599.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.84x = 1,007.10 × 599.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.84x = 603,837.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,837.02/672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.45

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