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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.51, 1,017.24 and 609.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.51, 1,017.24 and 609.10 is: 911.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.51 : 1,017.24 = 609.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.51/1,017.24 = 609.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.51x = 1,017.24 × 609.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.51x = 619,600.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,600.88/679.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.83

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