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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.73, 1,019.99 and 612.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.73, 1,019.99 and 612.50 is: 919.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.73 : 1,019.99 = 612.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.73/1,019.99 = 612.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.73x = 1,019.99 × 612.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.73x = 624,743.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,743.88/679.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.11

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