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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.77, 1,020.15 and 419.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.77, 1,020.15 and 419.94 is: 630.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.77 : 1,020.15 = 419.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.77/1,020.15 = 419.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.77x = 1,020.15 × 419.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.77x = 428,401.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,401.79/679.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.22

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