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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.64, 1,013.73 and 629.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.64, 1,013.73 and 629.25 is: 942.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.64 : 1,013.73 = 629.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.64/1,013.73 = 629.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.64x = 1,013.73 × 629.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.64x = 637,889.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,889.60/676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.74

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