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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.02, 1,007.13 and 590.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.02, 1,007.13 and 590.52 is: 883.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.02 : 1,007.13 = 590.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.02/1,007.13 = 590.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.02x = 1,007.13 × 590.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.02x = 594,730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,730.41/673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.67

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