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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.08, 1,010.70 and 592.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.08, 1,010.70 and 592.60 is: 889.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.08 : 1,010.70 = 592.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.08/1,010.70 = 592.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.08x = 1,010.70 × 592.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.08x = 598,940.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,940.82/673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.85

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