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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.77, 1,074.14 and 629.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.77, 1,074.14 and 629.90 is: 943.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.77 : 1,074.14 = 629.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.77/1,074.14 = 629.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.77x = 1,074.14 × 629.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.77x = 676,600.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,600.79/716.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.96

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