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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.85, 1,019.86 and 586.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.85, 1,019.86 and 586.39 is: 879.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.85 : 1,019.86 = 586.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.85/1,019.86 = 586.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.85x = 1,019.86 × 586.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.85x = 598,034.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,034.84/679.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.66

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