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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.63, 1,008.55 and 621.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.63, 1,008.55 and 621.10 is: 932.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.63 : 1,008.55 = 621.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.63/1,008.55 = 621.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.63x = 1,008.55 × 621.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.63x = 626,412.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,412.44/671.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.68

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