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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.91, 1,018.20 and 614.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.91, 1,018.20 and 614.17 is: 919.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.91 : 1,018.20 = 614.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.91/1,018.20 = 614.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.91x = 1,018.20 × 614.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.91x = 625,347.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,347.89/679.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.75

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