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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.02, 1,009.26 and 592.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.02, 1,009.26 and 592.56 is: 888.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.02 : 1,009.26 = 592.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.02/1,009.26 = 592.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.02x = 1,009.26 × 592.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.02x = 598,047.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,047.11/673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.60

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