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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.09, 1,019.03 and 289.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.09, 1,019.03 and 289.07 is: 433.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.09 : 1,019.03 = 289.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.09/1,019.03 = 289.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.09x = 1,019.03 × 289.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.09x = 294,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,571.00/679.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.77

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