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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.59, 1,015.44 and 633.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.59, 1,015.44 and 633.22 is: 948.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.59 : 1,015.44 = 633.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.59/1,015.44 = 633.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.59x = 1,015.44 × 633.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.59x = 642,996.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,996.92/677.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.95

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