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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.11, 1,016.40 and 618.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.11, 1,016.40 and 618.38 is: 925.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.11 : 1,016.40 = 618.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.11/1,016.40 = 618.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.11x = 1,016.40 × 618.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.11x = 628,521.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,521.43/679.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.51

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