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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.41, 1,014.96 and 542.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.41, 1,014.96 and 542.73 is: 810.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.41 : 1,014.96 = 542.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.41/1,014.96 = 542.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.41x = 1,014.96 × 542.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.41x = 550,849.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,849.24/679.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.78

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