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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674, 1,004.30 and 601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674, 1,004.30 and 601.32 is: 896.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674 : 1,004.30 = 601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674/1,004.30 = 601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674x = 1,004.30 × 601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674x = 603,905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,905.68/674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.00

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