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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.34, 1,014.51 and 594.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.34, 1,014.51 and 594.42 is: 891.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.34 : 1,014.51 = 594.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.34/1,014.51 = 594.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.34x = 1,014.51 × 594.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.34x = 603,045.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,045.03/676.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.63

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