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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.08, 1,011.82 and 606.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.08, 1,011.82 and 606.32 is: 903.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.08 : 1,011.82 = 606.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.08/1,011.82 = 606.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.08x = 1,011.82 × 606.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.08x = 613,486.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,486.70/679.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.41

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