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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.79, 1,070.15 and 679.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.79, 1,070.15 and 679.19 is: 1,018.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.79 : 1,070.15 = 679.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.79/1,070.15 = 679.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.79x = 1,070.15 × 679.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.79x = 726,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,826.43/713.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.26

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