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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.12, 1,018.80 and 390.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.12, 1,018.80 and 390.40 is: 585.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.12 : 1,018.80 = 390.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.12/1,018.80 = 390.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.12x = 1,018.80 × 390.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.12x = 397,739.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,739.52/679.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.67

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