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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.92, 1,018.44 and 632.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.92, 1,018.44 and 632.61 is: 948.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.92 : 1,018.44 = 632.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.92/1,018.44 = 632.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.92x = 1,018.44 × 632.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.92x = 644,275.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,275.33/678.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.98

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