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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.96, 1,010.94 and 603.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.96, 1,010.94 and 603.40 is: 902.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.96 : 1,010.94 = 603.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.96/1,010.94 = 603.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.96x = 1,010.94 × 603.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.96x = 610,001.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,001.20/675.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.42

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