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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.10, 1,018.44 and 602.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.10, 1,018.44 and 602.15 is: 903.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.10 : 1,018.44 = 602.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.10/1,018.44 = 602.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.10x = 1,018.44 × 602.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.10x = 613,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,248.55/679.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.04

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