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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.58, 1,019.36 and 666.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.58, 1,019.36 and 666.62 is: 999.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.58 : 1,019.36 = 666.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.58/1,019.36 = 666.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.58x = 1,019.36 × 666.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.58x = 679,522.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,522.33/679.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.92

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