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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.46, 1,018.05 and 654.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.46, 1,018.05 and 654.18 is: 980.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.46 : 1,018.05 = 654.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.46/1,018.05 = 654.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.46x = 1,018.05 × 654.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.46x = 665,987.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,987.95/679.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.17

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