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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.32, 1,020.96 and 564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.32, 1,020.96 and 564.48 is: 848.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.32 : 1,020.96 = 564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.32/1,020.96 = 564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.32x = 1,020.96 × 564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.32x = 576,311.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,311.50/679.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.37

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