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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.09, 1,014.55 and 612.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.09, 1,014.55 and 612.29 is: 917.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.09 : 1,014.55 = 612.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.09/1,014.55 = 612.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.09x = 1,014.55 × 612.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.09x = 621,198.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,198.82/677.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.45

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