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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.14, 1,014.49 and 629.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.14, 1,014.49 and 629.75 is: 943.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.14 : 1,014.49 = 629.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.14/1,014.49 = 629.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.14x = 1,014.49 × 629.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.14x = 638,875.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,875.08/677.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.49

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