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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.79, 1,014.75 and 629.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.79, 1,014.75 and 629.07 is: 939.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.79 : 1,014.75 = 629.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.79/1,014.75 = 629.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.79x = 1,014.75 × 629.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.79x = 638,344.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,344.98/679.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.03

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