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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.16, 1,011.96 and 649.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.16, 1,011.96 and 649.31 is: 967.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.16 : 1,011.96 = 649.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.16/1,011.96 = 649.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.16x = 1,011.96 × 649.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.16x = 657,070.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,070.69/679.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.47

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