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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.82, 1,016.51 and 579.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.82, 1,016.51 and 579.49 is: 870.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.82 : 1,016.51 = 579.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.82/1,016.51 = 579.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.82x = 1,016.51 × 579.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.82x = 589,057.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,057.38/676.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.33

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