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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.42, 1,014.09 and 679.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.42, 1,014.09 and 679.34 is: 1,012.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.42 : 1,014.09 = 679.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.42/1,014.09 = 679.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.42x = 1,014.09 × 679.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.42x = 688,908.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,908.50/680.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.48

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