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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.36, 1,015.56 and 635.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.36, 1,015.56 and 635.07 is: 950.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.36 : 1,015.56 = 635.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.36/1,015.56 = 635.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.36x = 1,015.56 × 635.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.36x = 644,951.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,951.69/678.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.75

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