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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671, 1,011.62 and 624.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671, 1,011.62 and 624.04 is: 940.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671 : 1,011.62 = 624.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671/1,011.62 = 624.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671x = 1,011.62 × 624.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671x = 631,291.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,291.34/671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.82

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