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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.13, 1,018.85 and 349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.13, 1,018.85 and 349.94 is: 524.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.13 : 1,018.85 = 349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.13/1,018.85 = 349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.13x = 1,018.85 × 349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.13x = 356,537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,537.17/679.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.99

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