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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.93, 1,000.96 and 627.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.93, 1,000.96 and 627.41 is: 938.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.93 : 1,000.96 = 627.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.93/1,000.96 = 627.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.93x = 1,000.96 × 627.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.93x = 628,013.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,013.25/668.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.84

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