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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.96, 1,019.94 and 636.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.96, 1,019.94 and 636.22 is: 954.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.96 : 1,019.94 = 636.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.96/1,019.94 = 636.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.96x = 1,019.94 × 636.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.96x = 648,906.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,906.23/679.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.33

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