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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.92, 1,018.86 and 406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.92, 1,018.86 and 406.14 is: 608.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.92 : 1,018.86 = 406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.92/1,018.86 = 406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.92x = 1,018.86 × 406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.92x = 413,799.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,799.80/679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.60

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