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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.40, 1,016.66 and 588.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.40, 1,016.66 and 588.41 is: 880.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.40 : 1,016.66 = 588.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.40/1,016.66 = 588.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.40x = 1,016.66 × 588.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.40x = 598,209.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,209.30/679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.50

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