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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.09, 1,002.91 and 603.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.09, 1,002.91 and 603.13 is: 900.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.09 : 1,002.91 = 603.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.09/1,002.91 = 603.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.09x = 1,002.91 × 603.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.09x = 604,885.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,885.11/672.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.01

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