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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.20, 1,018.61 and 570.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.20, 1,018.61 and 570.22 is: 855.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.20 : 1,018.61 = 570.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.20/1,018.61 = 570.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.20x = 1,018.61 × 570.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.20x = 580,831.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,831.79/679.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.17

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