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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.89, 1,014.43 and 599.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.89, 1,014.43 and 599.94 is: 899.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.89 : 1,014.43 = 599.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.89/1,014.43 = 599.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.89x = 1,014.43 × 599.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.89x = 608,589.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,589.06/676.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.10

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