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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675, 1,005.79 and 602.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675, 1,005.79 and 602.32 is: 897.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675 : 1,005.79 = 602.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675/1,005.79 = 602.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675x = 1,005.79 × 602.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675x = 605,807.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,807.43/675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.49

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