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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.26, 1,016.22 and 524.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.26, 1,016.22 and 524.01 is: 783.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.26 : 1,016.22 = 524.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.26/1,016.22 = 524.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.26x = 1,016.22 × 524.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.26x = 532,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,509.44/679.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.96

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