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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.07, 1,008.97 and 609.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.07, 1,008.97 and 609.03 is: 910.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.07 : 1,008.97 = 609.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.07/1,008.97 = 609.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.07x = 1,008.97 × 609.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.07x = 614,493.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,493.00/675.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.27

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