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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.98, 1,019.43 and 624.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.98, 1,019.43 and 624.52 is: 939.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.98 : 1,019.43 = 624.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.98/1,019.43 = 624.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.98x = 1,019.43 × 624.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.98x = 636,654.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,654.42/677.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.05

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