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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.36, 1,012 and 623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.36, 1,012 and 623.60 is: 935.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.36 : 1,012 = 623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.36/1,012 = 623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.36x = 1,012 × 623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.36x = 631,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,083.20/674.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.83

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