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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.75, 1,008.88 and 400.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.75, 1,008.88 and 400.03 is: 599.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.75 : 1,008.88 = 400.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.75/1,008.88 = 400.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.75x = 1,008.88 × 400.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.75x = 403,582.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,582.27/673.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.01

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