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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.59, 1,013.48 and 594.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.59, 1,013.48 and 594.43 is: 890.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.59 : 1,013.48 = 594.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.59/1,013.48 = 594.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.59x = 1,013.48 × 594.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.59x = 602,439.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,439.64/676.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.41

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