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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.93, 1,014.96 and 629.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.93, 1,014.96 and 629.17 is: 939.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.93 : 1,014.96 = 629.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.93/1,014.96 = 629.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.93x = 1,014.96 × 629.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.93x = 638,582.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,582.21/679.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.19

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