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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.14, 1,016.28 and 668.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.14, 1,016.28 and 668.21 is: 999.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.14 : 1,016.28 = 668.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.14/1,016.28 = 668.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.14x = 1,016.28 × 668.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.14x = 679,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,083.38/679.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.92

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