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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.62, 931.94 and 628.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.62, 931.94 and 628.74 is: 867.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.62 : 931.94 = 628.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.62/931.94 = 628.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.62x = 931.94 × 628.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.62x = 585,947.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,947.96/675.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.27

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