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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.58, 1,394.01 and 679.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.58, 1,394.01 and 679.46 is: 937.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.58 : 1,394.01 = 679.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.58/1,394.01 = 679.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.58x = 1,394.01 × 679.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.58x = 947,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,167.06/1,010.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.25

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