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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.92, 1,009.80 and 605.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.92, 1,009.80 and 605.04 is: 906.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.92 : 1,009.80 = 605.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.92/1,009.80 = 605.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.92x = 1,009.80 × 605.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.92x = 610,969.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,969.39/673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.59

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