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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.01, 1,008.99 and 603.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.01, 1,008.99 and 603.60 is: 903.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.01 : 1,008.99 = 603.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.01/1,008.99 = 603.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.01x = 1,008.99 × 603.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.01x = 609,026.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,026.36/674.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.59

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