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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.13, 1,018.82 and 289.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.13, 1,018.82 and 289.13 is: 433.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.13 : 1,018.82 = 289.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.13/1,018.82 = 289.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.13x = 1,018.82 × 289.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.13x = 294,567.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,567.06/679.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.74

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