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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.25, 1,013.05 and 602.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.25, 1,013.05 and 602.78 is: 902.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.25 : 1,013.05 = 602.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.25/1,013.05 = 602.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.25x = 1,013.05 × 602.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.25x = 610,643.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,643.27/676.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.99

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