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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.42, 1,010.32 and 609.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.42, 1,010.32 and 609.16 is: 913.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.42 : 1,010.32 = 609.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.42/1,010.32 = 609.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.42x = 1,010.32 × 609.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.42x = 615,446.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,446.53/673.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.91

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