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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.71, 927.63 and 594.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.71, 927.63 and 594.74 is: 818.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.71 : 927.63 = 594.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.71/927.63 = 594.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.71x = 927.63 × 594.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.71x = 551,694.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,694.03/673.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.89

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