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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.18, 1,009.87 and 600.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.18, 1,009.87 and 600.89 is: 901.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.18 : 1,009.87 = 600.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.18/1,009.87 = 600.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.18x = 1,009.87 × 600.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.18x = 606,814.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,814.23/673.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.42

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