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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.70, 1,017.50 and 623.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.70, 1,017.50 and 623.36 is: 935.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.70 : 1,017.50 = 623.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.70/1,017.50 = 623.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.70x = 1,017.50 × 623.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.70x = 634,268.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,268.23/677.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.91

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