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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.68, 1,017.69 and 563.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.68, 1,017.69 and 563.73 is: 844.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.68 : 1,017.69 = 563.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.68/1,017.69 = 563.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.68x = 1,017.69 × 563.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.68x = 573,702.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,702.38/679.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.08

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