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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.98, 1,014.18 and 579.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.98, 1,014.18 and 579.78 is: 868.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.98 : 1,014.18 = 579.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.98/1,014.18 = 579.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.98x = 1,014.18 × 579.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.98x = 588,001.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,001.28/676.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.57

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