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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.98, 1,017.93 and 623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.98, 1,017.93 and 623.52 is: 937.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.98 : 1,017.93 = 623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.98/1,017.93 = 623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.98x = 1,017.93 × 623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.98x = 634,699.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,699.71/676.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.55

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