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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.44, 1,006.50 and 600.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.44, 1,006.50 and 600.44 is: 898.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.44 : 1,006.50 = 600.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.44/1,006.50 = 600.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.44x = 1,006.50 × 600.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.44x = 604,342.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,342.86/672.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.73

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