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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.31, 1,010.78 and 621.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.31, 1,010.78 and 621.57 is: 934.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.31 : 1,010.78 = 621.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.31/1,010.78 = 621.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.31x = 1,010.78 × 621.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.31x = 628,273.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,273.54/672.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.50

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