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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.02, 1,018.80 and 601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.02, 1,018.80 and 601.80 is: 902.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.02 : 1,018.80 = 601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.02/1,018.80 = 601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.02x = 1,018.80 × 601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.02x = 613,113.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,113.84/679.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.94

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