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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.59, 1,009.31 and 608.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.59, 1,009.31 and 608.79 is: 912.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.59 : 1,009.31 = 608.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.59/1,009.31 = 608.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.59x = 1,009.31 × 608.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.59x = 614,454.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,454.79/673.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.21

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