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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.72, 1,013.44 and 623.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.72, 1,013.44 and 623.24 is: 933.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.72 : 1,013.44 = 623.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.72/1,013.44 = 623.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.72x = 1,013.44 × 623.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.72x = 631,616.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,616.35/676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.35

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