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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.19, 1,016.79 and 614.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.19, 1,016.79 and 614.34 is: 919.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.19 : 1,016.79 = 614.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.19/1,016.79 = 614.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.19x = 1,016.79 × 614.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.19x = 624,654.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,654.77/679.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.71

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