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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.35, 1,019.07 and 217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.35, 1,019.07 and 217.11 is: 325.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.35 : 1,019.07 = 217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.35/1,019.07 = 217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.35x = 1,019.07 × 217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.35x = 221,245.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,245.19/679.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.67

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