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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.41, 1,393.88 and 679.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.41, 1,393.88 and 679.32 is: 937.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.41 : 1,393.88 = 679.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.41/1,393.88 = 679.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.41x = 1,393.88 × 679.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.41x = 946,887.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,887.17/1,010.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.13

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