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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.53, 1,008.88 and 596.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.53, 1,008.88 and 596.68 is: 893.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.53 : 1,008.88 = 596.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.53/1,008.88 = 596.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.53x = 1,008.88 × 596.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.53x = 601,978.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,978.52/673.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.77

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