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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679, 1,018.56 and 216.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679, 1,018.56 and 216.76 is: 325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679 : 1,018.56 = 216.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679/1,018.56 = 216.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679x = 1,018.56 × 216.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679x = 220,783.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,783.07/679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.16

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