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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.12, 1,018.65 and 216.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.12, 1,018.65 and 216.92 is: 325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.12 : 1,018.65 = 216.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.12/1,018.65 = 216.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.12x = 1,018.65 × 216.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.12x = 220,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,969.92/679.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.38

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