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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.03, 1,017.15 and 569.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.03, 1,017.15 and 569.02 is: 852.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.03 : 1,017.15 = 569.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.03/1,017.15 = 569.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.03x = 1,017.15 × 569.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.03x = 578,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,778.69/679.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.36

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