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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.80, 1,013.89 and 597.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.80, 1,013.89 and 597.82 is: 895.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.80 : 1,013.89 = 597.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.80/1,013.89 = 597.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.80x = 1,013.89 × 597.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.80x = 606,123.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,123.72/676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.57

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