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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.95, 1,016.91 and 607.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.95, 1,016.91 and 607.41 is: 908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.95 : 1,016.91 = 607.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.95/1,016.91 = 607.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.95x = 1,016.91 × 607.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.95x = 617,681.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,681.30/679.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.42

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