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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.37, 1,004.87 and 601.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.37, 1,004.87 and 601.67 is: 896.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.37 : 1,004.87 = 601.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.37/1,004.87 = 601.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.37x = 1,004.87 × 601.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.37x = 604,604.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,604.15/674.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.55

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