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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.52, 1,020.33 and 406.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.52, 1,020.33 and 406.82 is: 610.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.52 : 1,020.33 = 406.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.52/1,020.33 = 406.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.52x = 1,020.33 × 406.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.52x = 415,093.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,093.20/679.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.86

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