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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.74, 933.98 and 635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.74, 933.98 and 635.04 is: 876.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.74 : 933.98 = 635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.74/933.98 = 635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.74x = 933.98 × 635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.74x = 593,114.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,114.66/676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.43

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