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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.48, 1,011.40 and 591.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.48, 1,011.40 and 591.44 is: 888.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.48 : 1,011.40 = 591.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.48/1,011.40 = 591.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.48x = 1,011.40 × 591.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.48x = 598,182.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,182.42/673.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.20

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