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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.01, 1,017.14 and 514.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.01, 1,017.14 and 514.76 is: 771.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.01 : 1,017.14 = 514.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.01/1,017.14 = 514.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.01x = 1,017.14 × 514.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.01x = 523,582.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,582.99/679.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.10

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