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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.20, 1,011.30 and 593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.20, 1,011.30 and 593.20 is: 889.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.20 : 1,011.30 = 593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.20/1,011.30 = 593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.20x = 1,011.30 × 593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.20x = 599,903.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,903.16/674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.80

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