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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.21, 1,018.62 and 262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.21, 1,018.62 and 262.64 is: 393.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.21 : 1,018.62 = 262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.21/1,018.62 = 262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.21x = 1,018.62 × 262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.21x = 267,529.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,529.04/679.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.89

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