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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.92, 1,013.37 and 630.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.92, 1,013.37 and 630.77 is: 941.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.92 : 1,013.37 = 630.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.92/1,013.37 = 630.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.92x = 1,013.37 × 630.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.92x = 639,198.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,198.33/678.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.50

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