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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.76, 1,011.88 and 402.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.76, 1,011.88 and 402.04 is: 602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.76 : 1,011.88 = 402.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.76/1,011.88 = 402.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.76x = 1,011.88 × 402.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.76x = 406,816.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,816.24/675.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.01

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