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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.23, 1,017.99 and 541.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.23, 1,017.99 and 541.71 is: 811.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.23 : 1,017.99 = 541.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.23/1,017.99 = 541.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.23x = 1,017.99 × 541.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.23x = 551,455.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,455.36/679.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.88

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