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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.45, 1,012.65 and 636.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.45, 1,012.65 and 636.40 is: 952.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.45 : 1,012.65 = 636.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.45/1,012.65 = 636.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.45x = 1,012.65 × 636.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.45x = 644,450.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,450.46/676.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.69

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