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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.78, 1,019.67 and 631.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.78, 1,019.67 and 631.18 is: 946.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.78 : 1,019.67 = 631.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.78/1,019.67 = 631.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.78x = 1,019.67 × 631.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.78x = 643,595.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,595.31/679.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.77

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