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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.02, 1,019.75 and 608.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.02, 1,019.75 and 608.55 is: 913.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.02 : 1,019.75 = 608.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.02/1,019.75 = 608.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.02x = 1,019.75 × 608.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.02x = 620,565.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,565.82/679.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.91

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