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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.90, 1,017.84 and 507.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.90, 1,017.84 and 507.32 is: 759.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.90 : 1,017.84 = 507.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.90/1,017.84 = 507.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.90x = 1,017.84 × 507.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.90x = 516,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,373.13/679.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.49

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