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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.98, 1,014.93 and 588.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.98, 1,014.93 and 588.34 is: 885.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.98 : 1,014.93 = 588.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.98/1,014.93 = 588.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.98x = 1,014.93 × 588.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.98x = 597,119.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,119.48/673.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.96

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