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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.32, 1,010.03 and 592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.32, 1,010.03 and 592.72 is: 889.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.32 : 1,010.03 = 592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.32/1,010.03 = 592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.32x = 1,010.03 × 592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.32x = 598,664.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,664.98/673.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.12

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