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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.92, 1,023.48 and 590.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.92, 1,023.48 and 590.64 is: 889.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.92 : 1,023.48 = 590.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.92/1,023.48 = 590.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.92x = 1,023.48 × 590.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.92x = 604,508.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,508.23/679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.09

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