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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.01, 925.18 and 636.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.01, 925.18 and 636.38 is: 877.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.01 : 925.18 = 636.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.01/925.18 = 636.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.01x = 925.18 × 636.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.01x = 588,766.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,766.05/671.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.43

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