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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.43, 1,011.16 and 629.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.43, 1,011.16 and 629.28 is: 939.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.43 : 1,011.16 = 629.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.43/1,011.16 = 629.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.43x = 1,011.16 × 629.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.43x = 636,303.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,303.55/677.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.29

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