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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.70, 1,395.38 and 679.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.70, 1,395.38 and 679.41 is: 938.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.70 : 1,395.38 = 679.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.70/1,395.38 = 679.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.70x = 1,395.38 × 679.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.70x = 948,031.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,031.73/1,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.00

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