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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.19, 1,018.44 and 629.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.19, 1,018.44 and 629.78 is: 944.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.19 : 1,018.44 = 629.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.19/1,018.44 = 629.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.19x = 1,018.44 × 629.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.19x = 641,388.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,388.05/679.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.35

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