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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.75, 1,014.93 and 639.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.75, 1,014.93 and 639.44 is: 953.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.75 : 1,014.93 = 639.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.75/1,014.93 = 639.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.75x = 1,014.93 × 639.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.75x = 648,986.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,986.84/680.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.34

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