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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.78, 1,017.06 and 608.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.78, 1,017.06 and 608.70 is: 916.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.78 : 1,017.06 = 608.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.78/1,017.06 = 608.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.78x = 1,017.06 × 608.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.78x = 619,084.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,084.42/675.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.10

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