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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.68, 1,012.14 and 625.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.68, 1,012.14 and 625.08 is: 939.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.68 : 1,012.14 = 625.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.68/1,012.14 = 625.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.68x = 1,012.14 × 625.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.68x = 632,668.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,668.47/673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.12

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