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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.08, 1,015.20 and 595.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.08, 1,015.20 and 595.60 is: 894.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.08 : 1,015.20 = 595.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.08/1,015.20 = 595.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.08x = 1,015.20 × 595.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.08x = 604,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,653.12/676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.35

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