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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.02, 1,018.85 and 668.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.02, 1,018.85 and 668.10 is: 1,002.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.02 : 1,018.85 = 668.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.02/1,018.85 = 668.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.02x = 1,018.85 × 668.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.02x = 680,690.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,690.34/679.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.46

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