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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.94, 1,015.56 and 608.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.94, 1,015.56 and 608.90 is: 913.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.94 : 1,015.56 = 608.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.94/1,015.56 = 608.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.94x = 1,015.56 × 608.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.94x = 618,369.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,369.41/676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.48

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