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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.30, 1,011.73 and 588.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.30, 1,011.73 and 588.90 is: 882.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.30 : 1,011.73 = 588.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.30/1,011.73 = 588.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.30x = 1,011.73 × 588.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.30x = 595,807.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,807.80/675.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.29

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