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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.08, 1,020.24 and 390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.08, 1,020.24 and 390.72 is: 587.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.08 : 1,020.24 = 390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.08/1,020.24 = 390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.08x = 1,020.24 × 390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.08x = 398,628.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,628.17/679.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.01

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