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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.76, 1,014.98 and 609.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.76, 1,014.98 and 609.32 is: 912.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.76 : 1,014.98 = 609.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.76/1,014.98 = 609.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.76x = 1,014.98 × 609.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.76x = 618,447.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,447.61/677.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.49

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