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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.83, 1,004.00 and 601.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.83, 1,004.00 and 601.07 is: 895.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.83 : 1,004.00 = 601.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.83/1,004.00 = 601.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.83x = 1,004.00 × 601.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.83x = 603,466.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,466.25/673.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.58

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