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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.85, 1,008.18 and 616.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.85, 1,008.18 and 616.77 is: 925.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.85 : 1,008.18 = 616.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.85/1,008.18 = 616.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.85x = 1,008.18 × 616.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.85x = 621,815.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,815.18/671.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.53

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