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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.26, 1,018.29 and 354.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.26, 1,018.29 and 354.86 is: 531.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.26 : 1,018.29 = 354.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.26/1,018.29 = 354.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.26x = 1,018.29 × 354.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.26x = 361,346.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,346.07/679.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.97

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