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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.16, 1,016.35 and 632.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.16, 1,016.35 and 632.21 is: 948.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.16 : 1,016.35 = 632.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.16/1,016.35 = 632.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.16x = 1,016.35 × 632.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.16x = 642,539.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,539.97/677.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.87

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