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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.24, 1,016.70 and 535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.24, 1,016.70 and 535.24 is: 801.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.24 : 1,016.70 = 535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.24/1,016.70 = 535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.24x = 1,016.70 × 535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.24x = 544,178.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,178.51/679.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.16

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