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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.02, 1,017.06 and 385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.02, 1,017.06 and 385.86 is: 577.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.02 : 1,017.06 = 385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.02/1,017.06 = 385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.02x = 1,017.06 × 385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.02x = 392,442.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,442.77/679.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.95

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