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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.84, 1,018.56 and 634.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.84, 1,018.56 and 634.10 is: 952.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.84 : 1,018.56 = 634.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.84/1,018.56 = 634.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.84x = 1,018.56 × 634.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.84x = 645,868.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,868.90/677.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.83

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