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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.09, 1,004.33 and 603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.09, 1,004.33 and 603.72 is: 903.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.09 : 1,004.33 = 603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.09/1,004.33 = 603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.09x = 1,004.33 × 603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.09x = 606,335.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,335.62/671.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.52

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