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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679, 1,016.20 and 565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679, 1,016.20 and 565.12 is: 845.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679 : 1,016.20 = 565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679/1,016.20 = 565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679x = 1,016.20 × 565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679x = 574,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,274.94/679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.77

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