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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.76, 1,010.48 and 636.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.76, 1,010.48 and 636.44 is: 948.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.76 : 1,010.48 = 636.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.76/1,010.48 = 636.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.76x = 1,010.48 × 636.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.76x = 643,109.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,109.89/677.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.88

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