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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.64, 1,009.40 and 603.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.64, 1,009.40 and 603.76 is: 900.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.64 : 1,009.40 = 603.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.64/1,009.40 = 603.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.64x = 1,009.40 × 603.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.64x = 609,435.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,435.34/676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.68

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