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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.36, 1,009.50 and 635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.36, 1,009.50 and 635.20 is: 952.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.36 : 1,009.50 = 635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.36/1,009.50 = 635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.36x = 1,009.50 × 635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.36x = 641,234.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,234.40/673.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.29

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