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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.72, 1,014.52 and 663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.72, 1,014.52 and 663.32 is: 990.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.72 : 1,014.52 = 663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.72/1,014.52 = 663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.72x = 1,014.52 × 663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.72x = 672,951.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,951.41/679.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.04

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