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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.72, 1,013.42 and 623.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.72, 1,013.42 and 623.26 is: 933.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.72 : 1,013.42 = 623.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.72/1,013.42 = 623.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.72x = 1,013.42 × 623.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.72x = 631,624.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,624.15/676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.36

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