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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.10, 1,017.55 and 614.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.10, 1,017.55 and 614.30 is: 920.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.10 : 1,017.55 = 614.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.10/1,017.55 = 614.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.10x = 1,017.55 × 614.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.10x = 625,080.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,080.97/679.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.45

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