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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.92, 1,009.14 and 617.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.92, 1,009.14 and 617.76 is: 927.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.92 : 1,009.14 = 617.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.92/1,009.14 = 617.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.92x = 1,009.14 × 617.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.92x = 623,406.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,406.33/671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.80

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