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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.36, 1,008 and 634.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.36, 1,008 and 634.20 is: 950.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.36 : 1,008 = 634.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.36/1,008 = 634.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.36x = 1,008 × 634.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.36x = 639,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,273.60/672.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.79

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