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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.53, 1,017.11 and 625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.53, 1,017.11 and 625.80 is: 940.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.53 : 1,017.11 = 625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.53/1,017.11 = 625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.53x = 1,017.11 × 625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.53x = 636,506.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,506.44/676.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.84

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