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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.32, 1,019.28 and 525.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.32, 1,019.28 and 525.56 is: 788.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.32 : 1,019.28 = 525.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.32/1,019.28 = 525.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.32x = 1,019.28 × 525.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.32x = 535,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,692.80/679.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.57

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