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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.02, 1,013.13 and 594.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.02, 1,013.13 and 594.52 is: 889.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.02 : 1,013.13 = 594.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.02/1,013.13 = 594.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.02x = 1,013.13 × 594.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.02x = 602,326.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,326.05/677.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.67

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