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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.62, 1,006.80 and 603.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.62, 1,006.80 and 603.58 is: 904.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.62 : 1,006.80 = 603.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.62/1,006.80 = 603.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.62x = 1,006.80 × 603.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.62x = 607,684.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,684.34/671.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.80

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