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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.50, 1,018.20 and 610.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.50, 1,018.20 and 610.65 is: 915.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.50 : 1,018.20 = 610.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.50/1,018.20 = 610.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.50x = 1,018.20 × 610.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.50x = 621,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,763.83/679.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.03

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