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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.73, 1,011.18 and 600.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.73, 1,011.18 and 600.48 is: 901.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.73 : 1,011.18 = 600.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.73/1,011.18 = 600.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.73x = 1,011.18 × 600.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.73x = 607,193.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,193.37/673.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.25

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