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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.52, 1,395.24 and 679.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.52, 1,395.24 and 679.68 is: 938.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.52 : 1,395.24 = 679.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.52/1,395.24 = 679.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.52x = 1,395.24 × 679.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.52x = 948,316.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,316.72/1,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.44

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