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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.04, 1,019.80 and 621.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.04, 1,019.80 and 621.92 is: 934.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.04 : 1,019.80 = 621.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.04/1,019.80 = 621.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.04x = 1,019.80 × 621.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.04x = 634,234.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,234.02/679.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.02

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