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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.56, 1,023.03 and 609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.56, 1,023.03 and 609 is: 916.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.56 : 1,023.03 = 609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.56/1,023.03 = 609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.56x = 1,023.03 × 609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.56x = 623,025.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,025.27/679.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.81

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