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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.81, 1,017.66 and 590.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.81, 1,017.66 and 590.19 is: 888.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.81 : 1,017.66 = 590.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.81/1,017.66 = 590.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.81x = 1,017.66 × 590.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.81x = 600,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,611.15/675.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.73

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