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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.68, 1,018.90 and 564.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.68, 1,018.90 and 564.86 is: 846.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.68 : 1,018.90 = 564.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.68/1,018.90 = 564.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.68x = 1,018.90 × 564.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.68x = 575,535.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,535.85/679.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.77

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