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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677, 1,016.62 and 626.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677, 1,016.62 and 626.52 is: 940.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677 : 1,016.62 = 626.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677/1,016.62 = 626.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677x = 1,016.62 × 626.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677x = 636,932.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,932.76/677
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.82

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