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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.84, 1,010.10 and 601.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.84, 1,010.10 and 601.58 is: 900.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.84 : 1,010.10 = 601.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.84/1,010.10 = 601.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.84x = 1,010.10 × 601.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.84x = 607,655.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,655.96/674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.44

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