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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.19, 1,013.04 and 658.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.19, 1,013.04 and 658.68 is: 982.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.19 : 1,013.04 = 658.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.19/1,013.04 = 658.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.19x = 1,013.04 × 658.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.19x = 667,269.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,269.19/679.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.46

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