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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.22, 1,010.82 and 609.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.22, 1,010.82 and 609.78 is: 918.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.22 : 1,010.82 = 609.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.22/1,010.82 = 609.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.22x = 1,010.82 × 609.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.22x = 616,377.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,377.82/671.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.29

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