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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.47, 1,017.45 and 605.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.47, 1,017.45 and 605.09 is: 906.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.47 : 1,017.45 = 605.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.47/1,017.45 = 605.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.47x = 1,017.45 × 605.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.47x = 615,643.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,643.73/679.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.06

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