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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.42, 1,011.65 and 628.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.42, 1,011.65 and 628.07 is: 942.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.42 : 1,011.65 = 628.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.42/1,011.65 = 628.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.42x = 1,011.65 × 628.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.42x = 635,378.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,378.82/674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.12

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