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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.72, 1,013.78 and 619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.72, 1,013.78 and 619.52 is: 926.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.72 : 1,013.78 = 619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.72/1,013.78 = 619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.72x = 1,013.78 × 619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.72x = 628,056.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,056.99/677.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.72

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