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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.49, 1,013.90 and 656.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.49, 1,013.90 and 656.00 is: 978.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.49 : 1,013.90 = 656.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.49/1,013.90 = 656.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.49x = 1,013.90 × 656.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.49x = 665,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,110.05/679.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.84

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