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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.46, 1,017.56 and 606.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.46, 1,017.56 and 606.56 is: 908.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.46 : 1,017.56 = 606.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.46/1,017.56 = 606.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.46x = 1,017.56 × 606.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.46x = 617,207.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,207.62/679.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.39

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