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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.60, 1,012.96 and 593.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.60, 1,012.96 and 593.89 is: 889.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.60 : 1,012.96 = 593.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.60/1,012.96 = 593.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.60x = 1,012.96 × 593.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.60x = 601,586.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,586.81/676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.13

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