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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.32, 1,018.98 and 386.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.32, 1,018.98 and 386.78 is: 580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.32 : 1,018.98 = 386.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.32/1,018.98 = 386.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.32x = 1,018.98 × 386.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.32x = 394,115.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,115.99/679.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.16

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