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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.08, 1,008.84 and 604.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.08, 1,008.84 and 604.32 is: 900.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.08 : 1,008.84 = 604.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.08/1,008.84 = 604.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.08x = 1,008.84 × 604.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.08x = 609,662.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,662.19/677.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.43

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