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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.40, 1,007.64 and 628.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.40, 1,007.64 and 628.92 is: 943.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.40 : 1,007.64 = 628.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.40/1,007.64 = 628.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.40x = 1,007.64 × 628.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.40x = 633,724.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,724.95/671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.89

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