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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.85, 1,017.18 and 623.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.85, 1,017.18 and 623.58 is: 935.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.85 : 1,017.18 = 623.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.85/1,017.18 = 623.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.85x = 1,017.18 × 623.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.85x = 634,293.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,293.10/677.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.74

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