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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.16, 1,013.60 and 613.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.16, 1,013.60 and 613.55 is: 915.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.16 : 1,013.60 = 613.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.16/1,013.60 = 613.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.16x = 1,013.60 × 613.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.16x = 621,889.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,889.21/679.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.68

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