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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.02, 1,011.63 and 593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.02, 1,011.63 and 593.52 is: 888.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.02 : 1,011.63 = 593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.02/1,011.63 = 593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.02x = 1,011.63 × 593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.02x = 600,422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,422.64/676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.17

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