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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.50, 1,020.62 and 406.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.50, 1,020.62 and 406.12 is: 610.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.50 : 1,020.62 = 406.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.50/1,020.62 = 406.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.50x = 1,020.62 × 406.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.50x = 414,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,494.19/679.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.00

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