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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.86, 1,015.83 and 596.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.86, 1,015.83 and 596.52 is: 891.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.86 : 1,015.83 = 596.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.86/1,015.83 = 596.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.86x = 1,015.83 × 596.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.86x = 605,962.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,962.91/679.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.31

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