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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.49, 1,019.43 and 577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.49, 1,019.43 and 577.04 is: 865.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.49 : 1,019.43 = 577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.49/1,019.43 = 577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.49x = 1,019.43 × 577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.49x = 588,251.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,251.89/679.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.73

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