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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.02, 925.71 and 596.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.02, 925.71 and 596.88 is: 820.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.02 : 925.71 = 596.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.02/925.71 = 596.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.02x = 925.71 × 596.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.02x = 552,537.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,537.78/673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.98

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