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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.88, 1,010.08 and 603.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.88, 1,010.08 and 603.98 is: 901.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.88 : 1,010.08 = 603.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.88/1,010.08 = 603.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.88x = 1,010.08 × 603.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.88x = 610,061.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,061.56/676.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.29

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