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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.20, 1,009.80 and 604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.20, 1,009.80 and 604.80 is: 907.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.20 : 1,009.80 = 604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.20/1,009.80 = 604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.20x = 1,009.80 × 604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.20x = 610,727.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,727.04/673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.20

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