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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.14, 1,015.99 and 630.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.14, 1,015.99 and 630.75 is: 944.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.14 : 1,015.99 = 630.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.14/1,015.99 = 630.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.14x = 1,015.99 × 630.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.14x = 640,835.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,835.69/678.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.99

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