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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678, 1,010.84 and 636.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678, 1,010.84 and 636.69 is: 949.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678 : 1,010.84 = 636.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678/1,010.84 = 636.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678x = 1,010.84 × 636.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678x = 643,588.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,588.54/678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.25

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