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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.84, 1,008.18 and 608.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.84, 1,008.18 and 608.04 is: 911.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.84 : 1,008.18 = 608.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.84/1,008.18 = 608.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.84x = 1,008.18 × 608.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.84x = 613,013.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,013.77/672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.08

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