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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.68, 1,014.20 and 620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.68, 1,014.20 and 620 is: 927.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.68 : 1,014.20 = 620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.68/1,014.20 = 620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.68x = 1,014.20 × 620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.68x = 628,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,804/677.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.88

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