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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.02, 1,020.30 and 592.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.02, 1,020.30 and 592.58 is: 890.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.02 : 1,020.30 = 592.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.02/1,020.30 = 592.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.02x = 1,020.30 × 592.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.02x = 604,609.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,609.70/679.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.42

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