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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.98, 1,015.85 and 621.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.98, 1,015.85 and 621.24 is: 930.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.98 : 1,015.85 = 621.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.98/1,015.85 = 621.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.98x = 1,015.85 × 621.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.98x = 631,081.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,081.25/677.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.83

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