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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.52, 1,013.94 and 589.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.52, 1,013.94 and 589.52 is: 883.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.52 : 1,013.94 = 589.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.52/1,013.94 = 589.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.52x = 1,013.94 × 589.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.52x = 597,737.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,737.91/676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.55

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