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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.85, 1,009.99 and 596.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.85, 1,009.99 and 596.97 is: 894.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.85 : 1,009.99 = 596.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.85/1,009.99 = 596.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.85x = 1,009.99 × 596.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.85x = 602,933.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,933.73/673.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.76

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