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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.96, 1,006.50 and 623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.96, 1,006.50 and 623.76 is: 932.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.96 : 1,006.50 = 623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.96/1,006.50 = 623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.96x = 1,006.50 × 623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.96x = 627,814.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,814.44/672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.91

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