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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.62, 1,017.88 and 532.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.62, 1,017.88 and 532.18 is: 797.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.62 : 1,017.88 = 532.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.62/1,017.88 = 532.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.62x = 1,017.88 × 532.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.62x = 541,695.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,695.38/679.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.06

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