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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.43, 1,013.84 and 652.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.43, 1,013.84 and 652.74 is: 974.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.43 : 1,013.84 = 652.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.43/1,013.84 = 652.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.43x = 1,013.84 × 652.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.43x = 661,770.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,770.66/679.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.02

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