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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.95, 1,009.59 and 616.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.95, 1,009.59 and 616.86 is: 924.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.95 : 1,009.59 = 616.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.95/1,009.59 = 616.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.95x = 1,009.59 × 616.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.95x = 622,775.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,775.69/673.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.07

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